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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.88, 9,094.43 and 1,902.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.88, 9,094.43 and 1,902.79 is: 2,854.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.88 : 9,094.43 = 1,902.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.88/9,094.43 = 1,902.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.88x = 9,094.43 × 1,902.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.88x = 17,304,772.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,304,772.48/6,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.22

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