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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,575.76, 9,865.28 and 1,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,575.76, 9,865.28 and 1,958.72 is: 2,938.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,575.76 : 9,865.28 = 1,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,575.76/9,865.28 = 1,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,575.76x = 9,865.28 × 1,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,575.76x = 19,323,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,323,321.24/6,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,938.57

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