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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.48, 9,426.30 and 1,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.48, 9,426.30 and 1,901.20 is: 2,852.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.48 : 9,426.30 = 1,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.48/9,426.30 = 1,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.48x = 9,426.30 × 1,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.48x = 17,921,281.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,921,281.56/6,283.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.13

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