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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.57, 9,053.34 and 1,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.57, 9,053.34 and 1,875.15 is: 2,813.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.57 : 9,053.34 = 1,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.57/9,053.34 = 1,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.57x = 9,053.34 × 1,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.57x = 16,976,363.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,976,363.47/6,034.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,813.19

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