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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.08, 9,488.97 and 1,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.08, 9,488.97 and 1,942.40 is: 2,914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.08 : 9,488.97 = 1,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.08/9,488.97 = 1,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.08x = 9,488.97 × 1,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.08x = 18,431,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,431,327.88/6,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.01

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