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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.54, 9,441.20 and 1,912.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.54, 9,441.20 and 1,912.04 is: 2,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.54 : 9,441.20 = 1,912.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.54/9,441.20 = 1,912.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.54x = 9,441.20 × 1,912.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.54x = 18,051,952.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,051,952.05/6,294.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.87

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