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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.44, 9,437.62 and 1,909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.44, 9,437.62 and 1,909.26 is: 2,864.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.44 : 9,437.62 = 1,909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.44/9,437.62 = 1,909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.44x = 9,437.62 × 1,909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.44x = 18,018,870.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,018,870.36/6,291.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.03

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