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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.06, 9,441.98 and 1,912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.06, 9,441.98 and 1,912.56 is: 2,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.06 : 9,441.98 = 1,912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.06/9,441.98 = 1,912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.06x = 9,441.98 × 1,912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.06x = 18,058,353.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,353.27/6,295.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.65

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