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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.26, 9,443.42 and 1,912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.26, 9,443.42 and 1,912.75 is: 2,869.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.26 : 9,443.42 = 1,912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.26/9,443.42 = 1,912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.26x = 9,443.42 × 1,912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.26x = 18,062,901.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,062,901.61/6,295.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.29

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