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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.28, 9,068.49 and 1,886.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.28, 9,068.49 and 1,886.31 is: 2,828.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.28 : 9,068.49 = 1,886.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.28/9,068.49 = 1,886.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.28x = 9,068.49 × 1,886.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.28x = 17,105,983.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,105,983.37/6,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,828.71

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