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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,316.87, 9,475.31 and 1,933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,316.87, 9,475.31 and 1,933.76 is: 2,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,316.87 : 9,475.31 = 1,933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,316.87/9,475.31 = 1,933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,316.87x = 9,475.31 × 1,933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,316.87x = 18,322,975.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,322,975.47/6,316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,900.64

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