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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.59, 9,550.23 and 1,983.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.59, 9,550.23 and 1,983.10 is: 2,975.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.59 : 9,550.23 = 1,983.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.59/9,550.23 = 1,983.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.59x = 9,550.23 × 1,983.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.59x = 18,939,061.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,939,061.11/6,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.22

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