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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,267.51, 9,399.60 and 1,885.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,267.51, 9,399.60 and 1,885.14 is: 2,827.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,267.51 : 9,399.60 = 1,885.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,267.51/9,399.60 = 1,885.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,267.51x = 9,399.60 × 1,885.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,267.51x = 17,719,561.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719,561.94/6,267.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.21

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