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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.58, 9,063.38 and 1,880.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.58, 9,063.38 and 1,880.61 is: 2,821.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.58 : 9,063.38 = 1,880.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.58/9,063.38 = 1,880.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.58x = 9,063.38 × 1,880.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.58x = 17,044,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,044,683.06/6,041.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,821.23

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