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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.70, 9,063.39 and 1,882.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.70, 9,063.39 and 1,882.04 is: 2,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.70 : 9,063.39 = 1,882.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.70/9,063.39 = 1,882.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.70x = 9,063.39 × 1,882.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.70x = 17,057,662.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,662.52/6,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,823.32

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