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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,305.98, 9,460.36 and 1,923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,305.98, 9,460.36 and 1,923.78 is: 2,886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,305.98 : 9,460.36 = 1,923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,305.98/9,460.36 = 1,923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,305.98x = 9,460.36 × 1,923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,305.98x = 18,199,651.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,199,651.36/6,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.09

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