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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.52, 9,092.27 and 1,901.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.52, 9,092.27 and 1,901.89 is: 2,852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.52 : 9,092.27 = 1,901.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.52/9,092.27 = 1,901.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.52x = 9,092.27 × 1,901.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.52x = 17,292,465.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,465.15/6,061.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.83

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