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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.14, 9,064.04 and 1,883.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.14, 9,064.04 and 1,883.28 is: 2,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.14 : 9,064.04 = 1,883.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.14/9,064.04 = 1,883.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.14x = 9,064.04 × 1,883.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.14x = 17,070,149.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,070,149.82/6,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.72

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