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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,372.64, 9,556.53 and 1,929.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,372.64, 9,556.53 and 1,929.38 is: 2,893.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,372.64 : 9,556.53 = 1,929.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,372.64/9,556.53 = 1,929.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,372.64x = 9,556.53 × 1,929.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,372.64x = 18,438,177.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438,177.85/6,372.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,893.33

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