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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.14, 9,451.74 and 1,918.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.14, 9,451.74 and 1,918.59 is: 2,877.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.14 : 9,451.74 = 1,918.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.14/9,451.74 = 1,918.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.14x = 9,451.74 × 1,918.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.14x = 18,134,013.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,134,013.85/6,301.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,877.89

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