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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,282.54, 9,423.54 and 1,899.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,282.54, 9,423.54 and 1,899.81 is: 2,849.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,282.54 : 9,423.54 = 1,899.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,282.54/9,423.54 = 1,899.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,282.54x = 9,423.54 × 1,899.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,282.54x = 17,902,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902,935.53/6,282.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.63

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