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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.20, 9,466.46 and 1,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.20, 9,466.46 and 1,928.32 is: 2,892.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.20 : 9,466.46 = 1,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.20/9,466.46 = 1,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.20x = 9,466.46 × 1,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.20x = 18,254,364.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254,364.15/6,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.38

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