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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,370.98, 9,556.46 and 1,988.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,370.98, 9,556.46 and 1,988.44 is: 2,982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,370.98 : 9,556.46 = 1,988.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,370.98/9,556.46 = 1,988.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,370.98x = 9,556.46 × 1,988.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,370.98x = 19,002,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,002,447.32/6,370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.66

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