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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.06, 9,429.15 and 1,902.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.06, 9,429.15 and 1,902.53 is: 2,854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.06 : 9,429.15 = 1,902.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.06/9,429.15 = 1,902.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.06x = 9,429.15 × 1,902.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.06x = 17,939,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,939,234.24/6,285.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.27

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