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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.74, 9,095.72 and 1,902.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.74, 9,095.72 and 1,902.90 is: 2,854.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.74 : 9,095.72 = 1,902.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.74/9,095.72 = 1,902.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.74x = 9,095.72 × 1,902.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.74x = 17,308,245.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,308,245.59/6,062.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.86

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