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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,332.97, 9,497.80 and 1,889.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,332.97, 9,497.80 and 1,889.59 is: 2,833.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,332.97 : 9,497.80 = 1,889.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,332.97/9,497.80 = 1,889.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,332.97x = 9,497.80 × 1,889.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,332.97x = 17,946,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946,947.90/6,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.89

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