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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.11, 9,046.35 and 1,871.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.11, 9,046.35 and 1,871.96 is: 2,806.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.11 : 9,046.35 = 1,871.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.11/9,046.35 = 1,871.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.11x = 9,046.35 × 1,871.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.11x = 16,934,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,934,360.11/6,033.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.91

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