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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,311.49, 9,468.72 and 1,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,311.49, 9,468.72 and 1,929.30 is: 2,894.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,311.49 : 9,468.72 = 1,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,311.49/9,468.72 = 1,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,311.49x = 9,468.72 × 1,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,311.49x = 18,268,001.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,268,001.50/6,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,894.40

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