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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,327.01, 9,490.52 and 1,884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,327.01, 9,490.52 and 1,884.74 is: 2,827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,327.01 : 9,490.52 = 1,884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,327.01/9,490.52 = 1,884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,327.01x = 9,490.52 × 1,884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,327.01x = 17,887,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,887,189.40/6,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,827.12

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