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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.68, 9,442.24 and 1,912.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.68, 9,442.24 and 1,912.13 is: 2,868.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.68 : 9,442.24 = 1,912.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.68/9,442.24 = 1,912.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.68x = 9,442.24 × 1,912.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.68x = 18,054,738.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,054,738.38/6,294.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.25

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