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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,298.77, 9,448.68 and 1,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,298.77, 9,448.68 and 1,916.27 is: 2,874.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,298.77 : 9,448.68 = 1,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,298.77/9,448.68 = 1,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,298.77x = 9,448.68 × 1,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,298.77x = 18,106,217.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,106,217.40/6,298.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.56

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