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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,263.99, 9,396.06 and 1,881.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,263.99, 9,396.06 and 1,881.19 is: 2,821.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,263.99 : 9,396.06 = 1,881.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,263.99/9,396.06 = 1,881.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,263.99x = 9,396.06 × 1,881.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,263.99x = 17,675,774.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,675,774.11/6,263.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.81

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