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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.76, 9,439.11 and 1,612.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.76, 9,439.11 and 1,612.76 is: 2,419.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.76 : 9,439.11 = 1,612.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.76/9,439.11 = 1,612.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.76x = 9,439.11 × 1,612.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.76x = 15,222,971.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,222,971.85/6,292.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.13

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