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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,273.91, 9,412.08 and 1,891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,273.91, 9,412.08 and 1,891.81 is: 2,838.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,273.91 : 9,412.08 = 1,891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,273.91/9,412.08 = 1,891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,273.91x = 9,412.08 × 1,891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,273.91x = 17,805,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,805,867.06/6,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.08

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