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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,285.55, 9,430.35 and 1,903.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,285.55, 9,430.35 and 1,903.45 is: 2,855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,285.55 : 9,430.35 = 1,903.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,285.55/9,430.35 = 1,903.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,285.55x = 9,430.35 × 1,903.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,285.55x = 17,950,199.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,950,199.71/6,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.79

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