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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.97, 9,085.46 and 1,897.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.97, 9,085.46 and 1,897.34 is: 2,846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.97 : 9,085.46 = 1,897.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.97/9,085.46 = 1,897.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.97x = 9,085.46 × 1,897.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.97x = 17,238,206.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,238,206.68/6,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.01

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