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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,301.97, 9,452.96 and 1,919.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,301.97, 9,452.96 and 1,919.47 is: 2,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,301.97 : 9,452.96 = 1,919.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,301.97/9,452.96 = 1,919.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,301.97x = 9,452.96 × 1,919.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,301.97x = 18,144,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,144,639.90/6,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.20

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