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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.66, 9,447.96 and 1,915.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.66, 9,447.96 and 1,915.96 is: 2,873.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.66 : 9,447.96 = 1,915.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.66/9,447.96 = 1,915.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.66x = 9,447.96 × 1,915.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.66x = 18,101,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101,913.44/6,298.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,873.93

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