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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.74, 9,555.28 and 1,986.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.74, 9,555.28 and 1,986.02 is: 2,979.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.74 : 9,555.28 = 1,986.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.74/9,555.28 = 1,986.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.74x = 9,555.28 × 1,986.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.74x = 18,976,977.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,976,977.19/6,369.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,979.24

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