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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,245.91, 9,368.73 and 1,863.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,245.91, 9,368.73 and 1,863.27 is: 2,794.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,245.91 : 9,368.73 = 1,863.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,245.91/9,368.73 = 1,863.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,245.91x = 9,368.73 × 1,863.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,245.91x = 17,456,473.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,456,473.55/6,245.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.86

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