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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.23, 9,407.93 and 1,888.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.23, 9,407.93 and 1,888.32 is: 2,832.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.23 : 9,407.93 = 1,888.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.23/9,407.93 = 1,888.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.23x = 9,407.93 × 1,888.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.23x = 17,765,172.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,765,172.94/6,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.81

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