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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.56, 9,441.23 and 1,912.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.56, 9,441.23 and 1,912.05 is: 2,867.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.56 : 9,441.23 = 1,912.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.56/9,441.23 = 1,912.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.56x = 9,441.23 × 1,912.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.56x = 18,052,094.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,052,094.26/6,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.89

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