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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.14, 9,072.94 and 2,773

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.14, 9,072.94 and 2,773 is: 4,153.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.14 : 9,072.94 = 2,773 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.14/9,072.94 = 2,773/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.14x = 9,072.94 × 2,773
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.14x = 25,159,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,159,262.62/6,057.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.65

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