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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.94, 9,401.76 and 1,884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.94, 9,401.76 and 1,884.03 is: 2,826.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.94 : 9,401.76 = 1,884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.94/9,401.76 = 1,884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.94x = 9,401.76 × 1,884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.94x = 17,713,197.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,713,197.89/6,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.45

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