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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.01, 9,421.26 and 1,898.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.01, 9,421.26 and 1,898.34 is: 2,847.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.01 : 9,421.26 = 1,898.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.01/9,421.26 = 1,898.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.01x = 9,421.26 × 1,898.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.01x = 17,884,754.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,754.71/6,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.43

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