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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,326.53, 9,488.58 and 1,942.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,326.53, 9,488.58 and 1,942.81 is: 2,913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,326.53 : 9,488.58 = 1,942.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,326.53/9,488.58 = 1,942.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,326.53x = 9,488.58 × 1,942.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,326.53x = 18,434,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,434,508.11/6,326.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,913.84

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