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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,369.81, 9,554.78 and 1,987.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,369.81, 9,554.78 and 1,987.30 is: 2,980.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,369.81 : 9,554.78 = 1,987.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,369.81/9,554.78 = 1,987.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,369.81x = 9,554.78 × 1,987.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,369.81x = 18,988,214.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,988,214.29/6,369.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,980.97

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