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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.16, 9,397.80 and 1,881.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.16, 9,397.80 and 1,881.52 is: 2,822.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.16 : 9,397.80 = 1,881.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.16/9,397.80 = 1,881.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.16x = 9,397.80 × 1,881.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.16x = 17,682,148.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,682,148.66/6,264.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.75

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