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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.03, 9,555.17 and 1,986.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.03, 9,555.17 and 1,986.53 is: 2,980.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.03 : 9,555.17 = 1,986.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.03/9,555.17 = 1,986.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.03x = 9,555.17 × 1,986.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.03x = 18,981,574.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,981,574.15/6,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.29

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