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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,635.58, 9,953.34 and 1,955.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,635.58, 9,953.34 and 1,955.69 is: 2,933.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,635.58 : 9,953.34 = 1,955.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,635.58/9,953.34 = 1,955.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,635.58x = 9,953.34 × 1,955.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,635.58x = 19,465,647.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,465,647.50/6,635.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,933.53

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