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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.46, 9,047.97 and 2,083.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.46, 9,047.97 and 2,083.71 is: 3,124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.46 : 9,047.97 = 2,083.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.46/9,047.97 = 2,083.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.46x = 9,047.97 × 2,083.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.46x = 18,853,345.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853,345.57/6,033.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,124.80

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