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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,061.83, 6,092.73 and 983.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,061.83, 6,092.73 and 983.83 is: 1,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,061.83 : 6,092.73 = 983.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,061.83/6,092.73 = 983.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,061.83x = 6,092.73 × 983.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,061.83x = 5,994,210.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,994,210.56/4,061.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.74

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