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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.73, 9,449.46 and 1,916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.73, 9,449.46 and 1,916.08 is: 2,874.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.73 : 9,449.46 = 1,916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.73/9,449.46 = 1,916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.73x = 9,449.46 × 1,916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.73x = 18,105,897.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,105,897.69/6,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.53

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