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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.54, 9,046.46 and 2,083.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.54, 9,046.46 and 2,083.08 is: 3,123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.54 : 9,046.46 = 2,083.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.54/9,046.46 = 2,083.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.54x = 9,046.46 × 2,083.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.54x = 18,844,499.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,844,499.90/6,032.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.81

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