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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.14, 9,427.71 and 1,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.14, 9,427.71 and 1,902.36 is: 2,853.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.14 : 9,427.71 = 1,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.14/9,427.71 = 1,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.14x = 9,427.71 × 1,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.14x = 17,934,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,934,898.40/6,285.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.54

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