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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,295.72, 9,442.54 and 1,912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,295.72, 9,442.54 and 1,912.44 is: 2,868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,295.72 : 9,442.54 = 1,912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,295.72/9,442.54 = 1,912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,295.72x = 9,442.54 × 1,912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,295.72x = 18,058,291.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,058,291.20/6,295.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.34

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