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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.94, 9,086.97 and 1,897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.94, 9,086.97 and 1,897.78 is: 2,846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.94 : 9,086.97 = 1,897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.94/9,086.97 = 1,897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.94x = 9,086.97 × 1,897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.94x = 17,245,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,069.93/6,057.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,846.69

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