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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,271.52, 9,407.37 and 1,889.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,271.52, 9,407.37 and 1,889.01 is: 2,833.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,271.52 : 9,407.37 = 1,889.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,271.52/9,407.37 = 1,889.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,271.52x = 9,407.37 × 1,889.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,271.52x = 17,770,616.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770,616.00/6,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.54

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