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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.55, 9,437.85 and 1,908.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.55, 9,437.85 and 1,908.45 is: 2,863.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.55 : 9,437.85 = 1,908.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.55/9,437.85 = 1,908.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.55x = 9,437.85 × 1,908.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.55x = 18,011,664.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,011,664.83/6,290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.29

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