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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.27, 9,399.66 and 1,883.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.27, 9,399.66 and 1,883.72 is: 2,825.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.27 : 9,399.66 = 1,883.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.27/9,399.66 = 1,883.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.27x = 9,399.66 × 1,883.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.27x = 17,706,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,706,366.45/6,266.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.66

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