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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.23, 9,073.86 and 1,889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.23, 9,073.86 and 1,889.07 is: 2,833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.23 : 9,073.86 = 1,889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.23/9,073.86 = 1,889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.23x = 9,073.86 × 1,889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.23x = 17,141,156.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141,156.71/6,049.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.61

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