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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,306.56, 9,461.35 and 1,923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,306.56, 9,461.35 and 1,923.74 is: 2,886.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,306.56 : 9,461.35 = 1,923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,306.56/9,461.35 = 1,923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,306.56x = 9,461.35 × 1,923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,306.56x = 18,201,177.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,201,177.45/6,306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.07

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