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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,268.76, 9,403.29 and 1,886.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,268.76, 9,403.29 and 1,886.22 is: 2,829.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,268.76 : 9,403.29 = 1,886.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,268.76/9,403.29 = 1,886.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,268.76x = 9,403.29 × 1,886.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,268.76x = 17,736,673.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736,673.66/6,268.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.38

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