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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.71, 9,396.38 and 1,881.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.71, 9,396.38 and 1,881.61 is: 2,822.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.71 : 9,396.38 = 1,881.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.71/9,396.38 = 1,881.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.71x = 9,396.38 × 1,881.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.71x = 17,680,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,680,313.16/6,263.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.66

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