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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.83, 9,095.61 and 1,902.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.83, 9,095.61 and 1,902.82 is: 2,854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.83 : 9,095.61 = 1,902.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.83/9,095.61 = 1,902.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.83x = 9,095.61 × 1,902.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.83x = 17,307,281.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,281.12/6,062.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.66

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