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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.08, 9,406.52 and 1,888.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.08, 9,406.52 and 1,888.35 is: 2,832.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.08 : 9,406.52 = 1,888.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.08/9,406.52 = 1,888.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.08x = 9,406.52 × 1,888.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.08x = 17,762,792.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762,792.60/6,271.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.49

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