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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.08, 9,552.03 and 1,985.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.08, 9,552.03 and 1,985.58 is: 2,978.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.08 : 9,552.03 = 1,985.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.08/9,552.03 = 1,985.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.08x = 9,552.03 × 1,985.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.08x = 18,966,319.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,966,319.73/6,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.34

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