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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,519.84, 9,779.28 and 1,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,519.84, 9,779.28 and 1,902.24 is: 2,853.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,519.84 : 9,779.28 = 1,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,519.84/9,779.28 = 1,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,519.84x = 9,779.28 × 1,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,519.84x = 18,602,537.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,602,537.59/6,519.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.22

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