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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,346.78, 9,517.94 and 1,903.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,346.78, 9,517.94 and 1,903.12 is: 2,854.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,346.78 : 9,517.94 = 1,903.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,346.78/9,517.94 = 1,903.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,346.78x = 9,517.94 × 1,903.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,346.78x = 18,113,781.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113,781.97/6,346.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.01

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