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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.58, 9,033.12 and 2,073.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.58, 9,033.12 and 2,073.72 is: 3,109.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.58 : 9,033.12 = 2,073.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.58/9,033.12 = 2,073.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.58x = 9,033.12 × 2,073.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.58x = 18,732,161.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,732,161.61/6,023.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.81

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