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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.36, 9,393.52 and 1,879.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.36, 9,393.52 and 1,879.81 is: 2,819.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.36 : 9,393.52 = 1,879.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.36/9,393.52 = 1,879.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.36x = 9,393.52 × 1,879.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.36x = 17,658,032.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,658,032.83/6,262.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.71

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