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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.95, 9,427.44 and 1,902.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.95, 9,427.44 and 1,902.44 is: 2,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.95 : 9,427.44 = 1,902.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.95/9,427.44 = 1,902.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.95x = 9,427.44 × 1,902.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.95x = 17,935,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935,138.95/6,284.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.66

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