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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.44, 9,073.52 and 1,888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.44, 9,073.52 and 1,888.82 is: 2,833.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.44 : 9,073.52 = 1,888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.44/9,073.52 = 1,888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.44x = 9,073.52 × 1,888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.44x = 17,138,246.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,246.05/6,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.50

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