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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.36, 9,051.45 and 1,873.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.36, 9,051.45 and 1,873.15 is: 2,810.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.36 : 9,051.45 = 1,873.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.36/9,051.45 = 1,873.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.36x = 9,051.45 × 1,873.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.36x = 16,954,723.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,954,723.57/6,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.16

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