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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.83, 9,428.78 and 1,902.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.83, 9,428.78 and 1,902.04 is: 2,853.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.83 : 9,428.78 = 1,902.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.83/9,428.78 = 1,902.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.83x = 9,428.78 × 1,902.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.83x = 17,933,916.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933,916.71/6,284.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.52

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