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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.19, 9,433.82 and 1,906.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.19, 9,433.82 and 1,906.69 is: 2,860.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.19 : 9,433.82 = 1,906.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.19/9,433.82 = 1,906.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.19x = 9,433.82 × 1,906.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.19x = 17,987,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,987,358.40/6,289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.04

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