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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.63, 9,437.48 and 1,909.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.63, 9,437.48 and 1,909.13 is: 2,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.63 : 9,437.48 = 1,909.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.63/9,437.48 = 1,909.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.63x = 9,437.48 × 1,909.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.63x = 18,017,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,017,319.46/6,291.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.70

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