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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.83, 9,488.75 and 1,943.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.83, 9,488.75 and 1,943.33 is: 2,914.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.83 : 9,488.75 = 1,943.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.83/9,488.75 = 1,943.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.83x = 9,488.75 × 1,943.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.83x = 18,439,715.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,439,715.38/6,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,914.99

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