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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,289.64, 9,433.10 and 1,906.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,289.64, 9,433.10 and 1,906.20 is: 2,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,289.64 : 9,433.10 = 1,906.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,289.64/9,433.10 = 1,906.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,289.64x = 9,433.10 × 1,906.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,289.64x = 17,981,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,981,375.22/6,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.89

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