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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,264.49, 9,396.92 and 1,881.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,264.49, 9,396.92 and 1,881.96 is: 2,823.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,264.49 : 9,396.92 = 1,881.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,264.49/9,396.92 = 1,881.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,264.49x = 9,396.92 × 1,881.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,264.49x = 17,684,627.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,627.56/6,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.00

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