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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.68, 9,438.61 and 1,910.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.68, 9,438.61 and 1,910.17 is: 2,865.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.68 : 9,438.61 = 1,910.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.68/9,438.61 = 1,910.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.68x = 9,438.61 × 1,910.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.68x = 18,029,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,029,349.66/6,292.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,865.13

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