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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.47, 9,399.87 and 1,886.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.47, 9,399.87 and 1,886.18 is: 2,828.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.47 : 9,399.87 = 1,886.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.47/9,399.87 = 1,886.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.47x = 9,399.87 × 1,886.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.47x = 17,729,799.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,729,799.80/6,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.41

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