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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.27, 9,413.69 and 1,892.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.27, 9,413.69 and 1,892.72 is: 2,839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.27 : 9,413.69 = 1,892.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.27/9,413.69 = 1,892.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.27x = 9,413.69 × 1,892.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.27x = 17,817,493.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,817,493.41/6,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.32

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