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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.38, 9,398.97 and 1,883.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.38, 9,398.97 and 1,883.18 is: 2,825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.38 : 9,398.97 = 1,883.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.38/9,398.97 = 1,883.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.38x = 9,398.97 × 1,883.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.38x = 17,699,975.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,699,975.82/6,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.04

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