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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.83, 9,083.08 and 1,895.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.83, 9,083.08 and 1,895.59 is: 2,842.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.83 : 9,083.08 = 1,895.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.83/9,083.08 = 1,895.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.83x = 9,083.08 × 1,895.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.83x = 17,217,795.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,217,795.62/6,056.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,842.71

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