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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.87, 9,066.75 and 1,883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.87, 9,066.75 and 1,883.04 is: 2,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.87 : 9,066.75 = 1,883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.87/9,066.75 = 1,883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.87x = 9,066.75 × 1,883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.87x = 17,073,052.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,073,052.92/6,043.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.85

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