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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.48, 9,557.82 and 1,989.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.48, 9,557.82 and 1,989.84 is: 2,984.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.48 : 9,557.82 = 1,989.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.48/9,557.82 = 1,989.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.48x = 9,557.82 × 1,989.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.48x = 19,018,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018,532.55/6,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,984.48

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