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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.94, 9,541.02 and 1,977.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.94, 9,541.02 and 1,977.76 is: 2,966.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.94 : 9,541.02 = 1,977.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.94/9,541.02 = 1,977.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.94x = 9,541.02 × 1,977.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.94x = 18,869,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,869,847.72/6,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,966.52

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