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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,284.97, 9,428.94 and 1,902.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,284.97, 9,428.94 and 1,902.15 is: 2,853.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,284.97 : 9,428.94 = 1,902.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,284.97/9,428.94 = 1,902.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,284.97x = 9,428.94 × 1,902.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,284.97x = 17,935,258.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,935,258.22/6,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.67

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