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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.10, 9,569.88 and 1,997.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.10, 9,569.88 and 1,997.46 is: 2,996.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.10 : 9,569.88 = 1,997.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.10/9,569.88 = 1,997.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.10x = 9,569.88 × 1,997.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.10x = 19,115,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,115,452.50/6,380.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,996.11

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