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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,276.80, 9,416.55 and 1,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,276.80, 9,416.55 and 1,893.89 is: 2,841.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,276.80 : 9,416.55 = 1,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,276.80/9,416.55 = 1,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,276.80x = 9,416.55 × 1,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,276.80x = 17,833,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,833,909.88/6,276.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.24

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