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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,308.62, 9,462.56 and 1,925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,308.62, 9,462.56 and 1,925.73 is: 2,888.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,308.62 : 9,462.56 = 1,925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,308.62/9,462.56 = 1,925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,308.62x = 9,462.56 × 1,925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,308.62x = 18,222,326.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,222,326.04/6,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.48

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