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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.92, 9,439.86 and 1,910.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.92, 9,439.86 and 1,910.74 is: 2,866.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.92 : 9,439.86 = 1,910.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.92/9,439.86 = 1,910.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.92x = 9,439.86 × 1,910.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.92x = 18,037,118.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,037,118.10/6,292.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,866.26

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