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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.18, 9,425.68 and 1,901.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.18, 9,425.68 and 1,901.01 is: 2,851.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.18 : 9,425.68 = 1,901.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.18/9,425.68 = 1,901.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.18x = 9,425.68 × 1,901.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.18x = 17,918,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,307.18/6,283.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.79

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