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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,325.89, 9,487.99 and 1,883.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,325.89, 9,487.99 and 1,883.47 is: 2,824.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,325.89 : 9,487.99 = 1,883.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,325.89/9,487.99 = 1,883.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,325.89x = 9,487.99 × 1,883.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,325.89x = 17,870,344.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870,344.53/6,325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.95

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