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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,275.73, 9,414.68 and 1,892.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,275.73, 9,414.68 and 1,892.82 is: 2,839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,275.73 : 9,414.68 = 1,892.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,275.73/9,414.68 = 1,892.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,275.73x = 9,414.68 × 1,892.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,275.73x = 17,820,294.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820,294.60/6,275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.56

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