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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,359.92, 9,541.19 and 1,977.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,359.92, 9,541.19 and 1,977.62 is: 2,966.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,359.92 : 9,541.19 = 1,977.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,359.92/9,541.19 = 1,977.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,359.92x = 9,541.19 × 1,977.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,359.92x = 18,868,805.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,868,805.41/6,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.83

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