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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,266.97, 9,401.27 and 1,883.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,266.97, 9,401.27 and 1,883.66 is: 2,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,266.97 : 9,401.27 = 1,883.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,266.97/9,401.27 = 1,883.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,266.97x = 9,401.27 × 1,883.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,266.97x = 17,708,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,708,739.82/6,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.73

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