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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.72, 9,068.68 and 1,885.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.72, 9,068.68 and 1,885.84 is: 2,828.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.72 : 9,068.68 = 1,885.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.72/9,068.68 = 1,885.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.72x = 9,068.68 × 1,885.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.72x = 17,102,079.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,102,079.49/6,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.79

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