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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,322.64, 9,485.80 and 1,940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,322.64, 9,485.80 and 1,940.74 is: 2,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,322.64 : 9,485.80 = 1,940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,322.64/9,485.80 = 1,940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,322.64x = 9,485.80 × 1,940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,322.64x = 18,409,471.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,409,471.49/6,322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,911.67

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