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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.83, 9,081.59 and 1,894.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.83, 9,081.59 and 1,894.59 is: 2,841.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.83 : 9,081.59 = 1,894.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.83/9,081.59 = 1,894.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.83x = 9,081.59 × 1,894.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.83x = 17,205,880.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,880.13/6,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,841.21

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