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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,520.62, 9,780.93 and 1,903.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,520.62, 9,780.93 and 1,903.62 is: 2,855.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,520.62 : 9,780.93 = 1,903.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,520.62/9,780.93 = 1,903.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,520.62x = 9,780.93 × 1,903.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,520.62x = 18,619,173.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,619,173.97/6,520.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.43

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