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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.58, 9,459.59 and 1,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.58, 9,459.59 and 1,923.68 is: 2,885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.58 : 9,459.59 = 1,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.58/9,459.59 = 1,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.58x = 9,459.59 × 1,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.58x = 18,197,238.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197,238.12/6,305.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.89

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