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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.61, 9,462.81 and 1,925.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.61, 9,462.81 and 1,925.41 is: 2,888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.61 : 9,462.81 = 1,925.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.61/9,462.81 = 1,925.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.61x = 9,462.81 × 1,925.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.61x = 18,219,789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219,789.00/6,307.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.54

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