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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.69, 9,406.23 and 1,888.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.69, 9,406.23 and 1,888.18 is: 2,832.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.69 : 9,406.23 = 1,888.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.69/9,406.23 = 1,888.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.69x = 9,406.23 × 1,888.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.69x = 17,760,655.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,760,655.36/6,270.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.33

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