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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.82, 9,086.73 and 1,897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.82, 9,086.73 and 1,897.86 is: 2,846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.82 : 9,086.73 = 1,897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.82/9,086.73 = 1,897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.82x = 9,086.73 × 1,897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.82x = 17,245,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,341.40/6,057.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.79

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