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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,272.09, 9,408.94 and 1,889.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,272.09, 9,408.94 and 1,889.99 is: 2,835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,272.09 : 9,408.94 = 1,889.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,272.09/9,408.94 = 1,889.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,272.09x = 9,408.94 × 1,889.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,272.09x = 17,782,750.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,782,750.74/6,272.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.22

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