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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.86, 9,083.97 and 1,673.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.86, 9,083.97 and 1,673.31 is: 2,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.86 : 9,083.97 = 1,673.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.86/9,083.97 = 1,673.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.86x = 9,083.97 × 1,673.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.86x = 15,200,297.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,200,297.84/6,055.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,510.01

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