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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.08, 9,405.84 and 1,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.08, 9,405.84 and 1,889.68 is: 2,833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.08 : 9,405.84 = 1,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.08/9,405.84 = 1,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.08x = 9,405.84 × 1,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.08x = 17,774,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,774,027.73/6,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.83

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