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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,612.54, 9,917.26 and 1,931.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,612.54, 9,917.26 and 1,931.56 is: 2,896.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,612.54 : 9,917.26 = 1,931.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,612.54/9,917.26 = 1,931.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,612.54x = 9,917.26 × 1,931.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,612.54x = 19,155,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155,782.73/6,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,896.89

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