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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,365.92, 9,550.50 and 1,983.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,365.92, 9,550.50 and 1,983.40 is: 2,975.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,365.92 : 9,550.50 = 1,983.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,365.92/9,550.50 = 1,983.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,365.92x = 9,550.50 × 1,983.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,365.92x = 18,942,461.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,461.70/6,365.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.60

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