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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,358.94, 9,539.43 and 1,975.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,358.94, 9,539.43 and 1,975.37 is: 2,963.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,358.94 : 9,539.43 = 1,975.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,358.94/9,539.43 = 1,975.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,358.94x = 9,539.43 × 1,975.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,358.94x = 18,843,903.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,843,903.84/6,358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.37

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