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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,288.93, 9,433.98 and 1,905.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,288.93, 9,433.98 and 1,905.62 is: 2,858.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,288.93 : 9,433.98 = 1,905.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,288.93/9,433.98 = 1,905.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,288.93x = 9,433.98 × 1,905.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,288.93x = 17,977,533.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,977,533.80/6,288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.60

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