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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,380.67, 9,571.02 and 1,998.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,380.67, 9,571.02 and 1,998.51 is: 2,997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,380.67 : 9,571.02 = 1,998.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,380.67/9,571.02 = 1,998.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,380.67x = 9,571.02 × 1,998.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,380.67x = 19,127,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,127,779.18/6,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.77

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