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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,371.74, 9,557.59 and 1,989.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,371.74, 9,557.59 and 1,989.54 is: 2,984.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,371.74 : 9,557.59 = 1,989.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,371.74/9,557.59 = 1,989.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,371.74x = 9,557.59 × 1,989.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,371.74x = 19,015,207.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015,207.61/6,371.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.30

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