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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,281.48, 9,423.26 and 1,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,281.48, 9,423.26 and 1,898.76 is: 2,848.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,281.48 : 9,423.26 = 1,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,281.48/9,423.26 = 1,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,281.48x = 9,423.26 × 1,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,281.48x = 17,892,509.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,892,509.16/6,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,848.45

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