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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.38, 9,062.41 and 2,483.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.38, 9,062.41 and 2,483.07 is: 3,723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.38 : 9,062.41 = 2,483.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.38/9,062.41 = 2,483.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.38x = 9,062.41 × 2,483.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.38x = 22,502,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,502,598.40/6,043.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,723.51

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