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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.59, 9,548.73 and 1,982.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.59, 9,548.73 and 1,982.10 is: 2,973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.59 : 9,548.73 = 1,982.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.59/9,548.73 = 1,982.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.59x = 9,548.73 × 1,982.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.59x = 18,926,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,926,537.73/6,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,973.72

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