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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.15, 9,399.46 and 1,884.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.15, 9,399.46 and 1,884.77 is: 2,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.15 : 9,399.46 = 1,884.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.15/9,399.46 = 1,884.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.15x = 9,399.46 × 1,884.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.15x = 17,715,820.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,715,820.22/6,268.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.32

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