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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.01, 9,396.69 and 1,881.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.01, 9,396.69 and 1,881.97 is: 2,822.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.01 : 9,396.69 = 1,881.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.01/9,396.69 = 1,881.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.01x = 9,396.69 × 1,881.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.01x = 17,684,288.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684,288.68/6,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.26

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