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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.26, 9,433.91 and 1,906.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.26, 9,433.91 and 1,906.76 is: 2,860.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.26 : 9,433.91 = 1,906.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.26/9,433.91 = 1,906.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.26x = 9,433.91 × 1,906.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.26x = 17,988,202.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,988,202.23/6,289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.15

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