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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.94, 9,393.39 and 1,879.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.94, 9,393.39 and 1,879.62 is: 2,819.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.94 : 9,393.39 = 1,879.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.94/9,393.39 = 1,879.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.94x = 9,393.39 × 1,879.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.94x = 17,655,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,655,999.01/6,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.13

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