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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,363.69, 9,544.14 and 1,980.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,363.69, 9,544.14 and 1,980.15 is: 2,969.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,363.69 : 9,544.14 = 1,980.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,363.69/9,544.14 = 1,980.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,363.69x = 9,544.14 × 1,980.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,363.69x = 18,898,828.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,898,828.82/6,363.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,969.79

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