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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.78, 9,063.21 and 1,882.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.78, 9,063.21 and 1,882.39 is: 2,822.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.78 : 9,063.21 = 1,882.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.78/9,063.21 = 1,882.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.78x = 9,063.21 × 1,882.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.78x = 17,060,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060,495.87/6,043.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,822.82

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