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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.52, 9,954.86 and 1,955.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.52, 9,954.86 and 1,955.70 is: 2,934.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.52 : 9,954.86 = 1,955.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.52/9,954.86 = 1,955.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.52x = 9,954.86 × 1,955.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.52x = 19,468,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,468,719.70/6,635.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,934.02

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