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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,291.45, 9,437.20 and 1,908.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,291.45, 9,437.20 and 1,908.95 is: 2,863.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,291.45 : 9,437.20 = 1,908.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,291.45/9,437.20 = 1,908.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,291.45x = 9,437.20 × 1,908.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,291.45x = 18,015,090.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015,090.98/6,291.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.42

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