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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,642.44, 9,964.97 and 1,962.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,642.44, 9,964.97 and 1,962.53 is: 2,944.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,642.44 : 9,964.97 = 1,962.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,642.44/9,964.97 = 1,962.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,642.44x = 9,964.97 × 1,962.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,642.44x = 19,556,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556,552.57/6,642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,944.18

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