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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,302.47, 9,453.36 and 1,919.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,302.47, 9,453.36 and 1,919.56 is: 2,879.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,302.47 : 9,453.36 = 1,919.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,302.47/9,453.36 = 1,919.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,302.47x = 9,453.36 × 1,919.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,302.47x = 18,146,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,146,291.72/6,302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,879.23

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