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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.63, 9,431.15 and 1,845.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.63, 9,431.15 and 1,845.11 is: 2,767.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.63 : 9,431.15 = 1,845.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.63/9,431.15 = 1,845.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.63x = 9,431.15 × 1,845.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.63x = 17,401,470.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,401,470.48/6,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.57

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