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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.62, 9,488.82 and 1,946.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.62, 9,488.82 and 1,946.12 is: 2,919.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.62 : 9,488.82 = 1,946.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.62/9,488.82 = 1,946.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.62x = 9,488.82 × 1,946.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.62x = 18,466,382.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,466,382.38/6,325.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.30

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