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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.62, 9,416.59 and 1,894.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.62, 9,416.59 and 1,894.21 is: 2,841.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.62 : 9,416.59 = 1,894.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.62/9,416.59 = 1,894.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.62x = 9,416.59 × 1,894.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.62x = 17,836,970.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,836,970.67/6,276.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.81

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