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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.41, 9,437.25 and 1,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.41, 9,437.25 and 1,908.86 is: 2,863.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.41 : 9,437.25 = 1,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.41/9,437.25 = 1,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.41x = 9,437.25 × 1,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.41x = 18,014,389.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,389.04/6,291.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.33

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