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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.83, 9,437.60 and 1,908.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.83, 9,437.60 and 1,908.61 is: 2,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.83 : 9,437.60 = 1,908.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.83/9,437.60 = 1,908.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.83x = 9,437.60 × 1,908.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.83x = 18,012,697.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,012,697.74/6,290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.33

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