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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372, 9,558.60 and 1,989.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372, 9,558.60 and 1,989.60 is: 2,984.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372 : 9,558.60 = 1,989.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372/9,558.60 = 1,989.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372x = 9,558.60 × 1,989.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372x = 19,017,790.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017,790.56/6,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.59

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