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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,366.78, 9,551.79 and 1,984.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,366.78, 9,551.79 and 1,984.29 is: 2,976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,366.78 : 9,551.79 = 1,984.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,366.78/9,551.79 = 1,984.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,366.78x = 9,551.79 × 1,984.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,366.78x = 18,953,521.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,953,521.38/6,366.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,976.94

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