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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,292.39, 9,437.52 and 1,908.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,292.39, 9,437.52 and 1,908.79 is: 2,862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,292.39 : 9,437.52 = 1,908.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,292.39/9,437.52 = 1,908.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,292.39x = 9,437.52 × 1,908.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,292.39x = 18,014,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014,243.80/6,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,862.86

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