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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.58, 9,425.57 and 1,901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.58, 9,425.57 and 1,901.03 is: 2,851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.58 : 9,425.57 = 1,901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.58/9,425.57 = 1,901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.58x = 9,425.57 × 1,901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.58x = 17,918,234.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,918,234.70/6,283.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.60

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