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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.96, 9,554.70 and 1,986.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.96, 9,554.70 and 1,986.24 is: 2,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.96 : 9,554.70 = 1,986.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.96/9,554.70 = 1,986.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.96x = 9,554.70 × 1,986.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.96x = 18,977,927.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,977,927.33/6,368.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.75

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