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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,362.76, 9,545.36 and 1,979.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,362.76, 9,545.36 and 1,979.32 is: 2,969.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,362.76 : 9,545.36 = 1,979.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,362.76/9,545.36 = 1,979.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,362.76x = 9,545.36 × 1,979.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,362.76x = 18,893,321.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,893,321.96/6,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.36

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