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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.44, 9,538.77 and 1,976.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.44, 9,538.77 and 1,976.26 is: 2,964.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.44 : 9,538.77 = 1,976.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.44/9,538.77 = 1,976.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.44x = 9,538.77 × 1,976.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.44x = 18,851,089.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,851,089.60/6,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,964.27

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