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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.14, 9,050.15 and 1,873.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.14, 9,050.15 and 1,873.44 is: 2,810.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.14 : 9,050.15 = 1,873.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.14/9,050.15 = 1,873.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.14x = 9,050.15 × 1,873.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.14x = 16,954,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,903.65/6,033.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.30

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