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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.62, 9,546.33 and 1,981.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.62, 9,546.33 and 1,981.43 is: 2,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.62 : 9,546.33 = 1,981.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.62/9,546.33 = 1,981.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.62x = 9,546.33 × 1,981.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.62x = 18,915,336.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,915,336.92/6,363.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.42

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