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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.97, 9,452.61 and 1,919.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.97, 9,452.61 and 1,919.06 is: 2,878.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.97 : 9,452.61 = 1,919.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.97/9,452.61 = 1,919.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.97x = 9,452.61 × 1,919.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.97x = 18,140,125.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,140,125.75/6,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,878.48

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