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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.72, 9,464.38 and 1,927

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.72, 9,464.38 and 1,927 is: 2,890.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.72 : 9,464.38 = 1,927 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.72/9,464.38 = 1,927/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.72x = 9,464.38 × 1,927
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.72x = 18,237,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,237,860.26/6,309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,890.44

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