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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,270.94, 9,407.32 and 1,888.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,270.94, 9,407.32 and 1,888.74 is: 2,833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,270.94 : 9,407.32 = 1,888.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,270.94/9,407.32 = 1,888.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,270.94x = 9,407.32 × 1,888.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,270.94x = 17,767,981.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,767,981.58/6,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.38

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