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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.76, 9,391.32 and 1,879.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.76, 9,391.32 and 1,879.35 is: 2,818.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.76 : 9,391.32 = 1,879.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.76/9,391.32 = 1,879.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.76x = 9,391.32 × 1,879.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.76x = 17,649,577.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,649,577.24/6,262.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.18

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