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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.08, 9,550.48 and 1,983.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.08, 9,550.48 and 1,983.44 is: 2,975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.08 : 9,550.48 = 1,983.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.08/9,550.48 = 1,983.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.08x = 9,550.48 × 1,983.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.08x = 18,942,804.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,942,804.05/6,366.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.58

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