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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,364.72, 9,547.08 and 1,981

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,364.72, 9,547.08 and 1,981 is: 2,971.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,364.72 : 9,547.08 = 1,981 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,364.72/9,547.08 = 1,981/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,364.72x = 9,547.08 × 1,981
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,364.72x = 18,912,765.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912,765.48/6,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,971.50

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