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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.88, 9,425.87 and 1,901.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.88, 9,425.87 and 1,901.68 is: 2,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.88 : 9,425.87 = 1,901.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.88/9,425.87 = 1,901.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.88x = 9,425.87 × 1,901.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.88x = 17,924,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,924,962.52/6,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.53

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