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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.13, 9,074.33 and 1,889.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.13, 9,074.33 and 1,889.19 is: 2,834.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.13 : 9,074.33 = 1,889.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.13/9,074.33 = 1,889.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.13x = 9,074.33 × 1,889.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.13x = 17,143,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,133.49/6,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.45

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