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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.71, 9,554.19 and 1,985.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.71, 9,554.19 and 1,985.08 is: 2,977.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.71 : 9,554.19 = 1,985.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.71/9,554.19 = 1,985.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.71x = 9,554.19 × 1,985.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.71x = 18,965,831.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,965,831.49/6,368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,977.97

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