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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.52, 9,423.10 and 1,899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.52, 9,423.10 and 1,899.80 is: 2,849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.52 : 9,423.10 = 1,899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.52/9,423.10 = 1,899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.52x = 9,423.10 × 1,899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.52x = 17,902,005.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,902,005.38/6,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,849.04

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