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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,283.95, 9,425.94 and 1,901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,283.95, 9,425.94 and 1,901.44 is: 2,852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,283.95 : 9,425.94 = 1,901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,283.95/9,425.94 = 1,901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,283.95x = 9,425.94 × 1,901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,283.95x = 17,922,864.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,864.01/6,283.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.17

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