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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,261.05, 9,392.48 and 1,878.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,261.05, 9,392.48 and 1,878.85 is: 2,818.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,261.05 : 9,392.48 = 1,878.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,261.05/9,392.48 = 1,878.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,261.05x = 9,392.48 × 1,878.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,261.05x = 17,647,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,647,042.26/6,261.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.55

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