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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.72, 9,086.59 and 1,898.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.72, 9,086.59 and 1,898.09 is: 2,847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.72 : 9,086.59 = 1,898.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.72/9,086.59 = 1,898.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.72x = 9,086.59 × 1,898.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.72x = 17,247,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,165.61/6,057.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.14

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