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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.47, 9,394.96 and 1,882.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.47, 9,394.96 and 1,882.36 is: 2,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.47 : 9,394.96 = 1,882.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.47/9,394.96 = 1,882.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.47x = 9,394.96 × 1,882.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.47x = 17,684,649.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,649.93/6,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.56

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