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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.98, 9,064.71 and 1,883.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.98, 9,064.71 and 1,883.36 is: 2,825.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.98 : 9,064.71 = 1,883.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.98/9,064.71 = 1,883.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.98x = 9,064.71 × 1,883.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.98x = 17,072,134.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,072,134.89/6,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.12

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