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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.28, 9,069.96 and 1,886.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.28, 9,069.96 and 1,886.89 is: 2,829.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.28 : 9,069.96 = 1,886.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.28/9,069.96 = 1,886.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.28x = 9,069.96 × 1,886.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.28x = 17,114,016.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114,016.82/6,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,829.57

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