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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.72, 9,558.56 and 1,988.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.72, 9,558.56 and 1,988.24 is: 2,982.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.72 : 9,558.56 = 1,988.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.72/9,558.56 = 1,988.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.72x = 9,558.56 × 1,988.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.72x = 19,004,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004,711.33/6,371.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,982.67

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