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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.81, 9,553.28 and 1,986.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.81, 9,553.28 and 1,986.30 is: 2,979.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.81 : 9,553.28 = 1,986.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.81/9,553.28 = 1,986.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.81x = 9,553.28 × 1,986.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.81x = 18,975,670.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,975,670.13/6,368.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.47

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