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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.99, 9,072.70 and 1,889.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.99, 9,072.70 and 1,889.80 is: 2,833.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.99 : 9,072.70 = 1,889.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.99/9,072.70 = 1,889.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.99x = 9,072.70 × 1,889.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.99x = 17,145,588.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,145,588.46/6,050.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.52

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