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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.13, 9,072.83 and 1,888.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.13, 9,072.83 and 1,888.19 is: 2,832.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.13 : 9,072.83 = 1,888.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.13/9,072.83 = 1,888.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.13x = 9,072.83 × 1,888.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.13x = 17,131,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131,220.26/6,047.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.95

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