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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.46, 9,550.96 and 1,983.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.46, 9,550.96 and 1,983.74 is: 2,976.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.46 : 9,550.96 = 1,983.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.46/9,550.96 = 1,983.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.46x = 9,550.96 × 1,983.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.46x = 18,946,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,946,621.39/6,366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.01

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