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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.89, 9,426.12 and 1,901.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.89, 9,426.12 and 1,901.32 is: 2,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.89 : 9,426.12 = 1,901.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.89/9,426.12 = 1,901.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.89x = 9,426.12 × 1,901.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.89x = 17,922,070.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922,070.48/6,284.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,851.61

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