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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.16, 9,488.02 and 1,942.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.16, 9,488.02 and 1,942.80 is: 2,914.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.16 : 9,488.02 = 1,942.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.16/9,488.02 = 1,942.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.16x = 9,488.02 × 1,942.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.16x = 18,433,325.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,433,325.26/6,325.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.29

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