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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.93, 9,427.86 and 1,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.93, 9,427.86 and 1,902.74 is: 2,854.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.93 : 9,427.86 = 1,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.93/9,427.86 = 1,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.93x = 9,427.86 × 1,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.93x = 17,938,719.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,938,719.20/6,284.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.25

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