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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.33, 9,435.51 and 1,907.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.33, 9,435.51 and 1,907.82 is: 2,861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.33 : 9,435.51 = 1,907.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.33/9,435.51 = 1,907.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.33x = 9,435.51 × 1,907.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.33x = 18,001,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,001,254.69/6,290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.74

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