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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,262.99, 9,394.56 and 1,880.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,262.99, 9,394.56 and 1,880.19 is: 2,820.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,262.99 : 9,394.56 = 1,880.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,262.99/9,394.56 = 1,880.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,262.99x = 9,394.56 × 1,880.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,262.99x = 17,663,557.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663,557.77/6,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.31

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