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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.41, 9,414.56 and 1,892.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.41, 9,414.56 and 1,892.91 is: 2,839.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.41 : 9,414.56 = 1,892.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.41/9,414.56 = 1,892.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.41x = 9,414.56 × 1,892.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.41x = 17,820,914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,914.77/6,275.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.80

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