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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.67, 9,437.37 and 1,908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.67, 9,437.37 and 1,908.47 is: 2,863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.67 : 9,437.37 = 1,908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.67/9,437.37 = 1,908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.67x = 9,437.37 × 1,908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.67x = 18,010,890.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,010,890.34/6,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.11

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