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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.62, 9,544.83 and 1,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.62, 9,544.83 and 1,980.52 is: 2,971.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.62 : 9,544.83 = 1,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.62/9,544.83 = 1,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.62x = 9,544.83 × 1,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.62x = 18,903,726.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,903,726.71/6,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.06

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