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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.58, 9,541.86 and 1,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.58, 9,541.86 and 1,977.16 is: 2,966.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.58 : 9,541.86 = 1,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.58/9,541.86 = 1,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.58x = 9,541.86 × 1,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.58x = 18,865,783.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865,783.92/6,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.05

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