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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.25, 9,396.54 and 1,881.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.25, 9,396.54 and 1,881.70 is: 2,822.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.25 : 9,396.54 = 1,881.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.25/9,396.54 = 1,881.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.25x = 9,396.54 × 1,881.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.25x = 17,681,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,681,445.83/6,264.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.60

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