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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.88, 9,466.50 and 1,927.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.88, 9,466.50 and 1,927.48 is: 2,891.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.88 : 9,466.50 = 1,927.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.88/9,466.50 = 1,927.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.88x = 9,466.50 × 1,927.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.88x = 18,246,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,246,489.42/6,309.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,891.73

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