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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.36, 9,555.54 and 1,988.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.36, 9,555.54 and 1,988.16 is: 2,982.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.36 : 9,555.54 = 1,988.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.36/9,555.54 = 1,988.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.36x = 9,555.54 × 1,988.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.36x = 18,997,899.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997,899.12/6,370.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.23

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