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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,572.63, 9,860.57 and 1,955.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,572.63, 9,860.57 and 1,955.63 is: 2,933.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,572.63 : 9,860.57 = 1,955.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,572.63/9,860.57 = 1,955.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,572.63x = 9,860.57 × 1,955.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,572.63x = 19,283,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,283,567.43/6,572.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.92

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