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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.98, 9,083.10 and 2,894.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.98, 9,083.10 and 2,894.12 is: 4,339.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.98 : 9,083.10 = 2,894.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.98/9,083.10 = 2,894.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.98x = 9,083.10 × 2,894.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.98x = 26,287,581.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,287,581.37/6,057.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.33

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