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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,338.04, 9,505.14 and 1,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,338.04, 9,505.14 and 1,896 is: 2,843.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,338.04 : 9,505.14 = 1,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,338.04/9,505.14 = 1,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,338.04x = 9,505.14 × 1,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,338.04x = 18,021,745.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,021,745.44/6,338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.43

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