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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.07, 9,393.03 and 1,879.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.07, 9,393.03 and 1,879.34 is: 2,818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.07 : 9,393.03 = 1,879.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.07/9,393.03 = 1,879.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.07x = 9,393.03 × 1,879.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.07x = 17,652,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,652,650.04/6,262.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.98

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