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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.61, 9,048.19 and 2,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.61, 9,048.19 and 2,083.86 is: 3,125.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.61 : 9,048.19 = 2,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.61/9,048.19 = 2,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.61x = 9,048.19 × 2,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.61x = 18,855,161.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,855,161.21/6,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,125.02

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