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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.40, 9,552.18 and 1,986.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.40, 9,552.18 and 1,986.08 is: 2,978.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.40 : 9,552.18 = 1,986.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.40/9,552.18 = 1,986.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.40x = 9,552.18 × 1,986.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.40x = 18,971,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,971,393.65/6,370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,978.05

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