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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,307.64, 9,461.46 and 1,924.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,307.64, 9,461.46 and 1,924.86 is: 2,887.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,307.64 : 9,461.46 = 1,924.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,307.64/9,461.46 = 1,924.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,307.64x = 9,461.46 × 1,924.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,307.64x = 18,211,985.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211,985.90/6,307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,887.29

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