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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.62, 9,398.43 and 1,882.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.62, 9,398.43 and 1,882.62 is: 2,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.62 : 9,398.43 = 1,882.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.62/9,398.43 = 1,882.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.62x = 9,398.43 × 1,882.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.62x = 17,693,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,693,672.29/6,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.93

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