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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.86, 9,067.28 and 1,883.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.86, 9,067.28 and 1,883.55 is: 2,825.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.86 : 9,067.28 = 1,883.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.86/9,067.28 = 1,883.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.86x = 9,067.28 × 1,883.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.86x = 17,078,675.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,078,675.24/6,043.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,825.79

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