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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,300.89, 9,451.86 and 1,918.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,300.89, 9,451.86 and 1,918.38 is: 2,877.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,300.89 : 9,451.86 = 1,918.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,300.89/9,451.86 = 1,918.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,300.89x = 9,451.86 × 1,918.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,300.89x = 18,132,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,132,259.19/6,300.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.73

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