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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,296.61, 9,445.26 and 1,914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,296.61, 9,445.26 and 1,914.09 is: 2,871.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,296.61 : 9,445.26 = 1,914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,296.61/9,445.26 = 1,914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,296.61x = 9,445.26 × 1,914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,296.61x = 18,079,077.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,079,077.71/6,296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,871.24

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