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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,294.78, 9,442.44 and 1,912.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,294.78, 9,442.44 and 1,912.32 is: 2,868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,294.78 : 9,442.44 = 1,912.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,294.78/9,442.44 = 1,912.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,294.78x = 9,442.44 × 1,912.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,294.78x = 18,056,966.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,056,966.86/6,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.56

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