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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,336.28, 9,503.40 and 1,893.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,336.28, 9,503.40 and 1,893.88 is: 2,840.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,336.28 : 9,503.40 = 1,893.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,336.28/9,503.40 = 1,893.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,336.28x = 9,503.40 × 1,893.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,336.28x = 17,998,299.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,998,299.19/6,336.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.52

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