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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,287.57, 9,431.81 and 1,905.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,287.57, 9,431.81 and 1,905.36 is: 2,858.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,287.57 : 9,431.81 = 1,905.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,287.57/9,431.81 = 1,905.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,287.57x = 9,431.81 × 1,905.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,287.57x = 17,970,983.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,970,983.97/6,287.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.18

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