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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.76, 9,073.70 and 1,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.76, 9,073.70 and 1,889.40 is: 2,833.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.76 : 9,073.70 = 1,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.76/9,073.70 = 1,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.76x = 9,073.70 × 1,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.76x = 17,143,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,143,848.78/6,050.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.34

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