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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,265.69, 9,398.53 and 1,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,265.69, 9,398.53 and 1,883.15 is: 2,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,265.69 : 9,398.53 = 1,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,265.69/9,398.53 = 1,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,265.69x = 9,398.53 × 1,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,265.69x = 17,698,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698,832.38/6,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.72

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