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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.43, 9,062.99 and 1,881.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.43, 9,062.99 and 1,881.74 is: 2,822.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.43 : 9,062.99 = 1,881.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.43/9,062.99 = 1,881.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.43x = 9,062.99 × 1,881.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.43x = 17,054,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,054,190.80/6,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.87

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