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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.74, 9,093.69 and 1,901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.74, 9,093.69 and 1,901.58 is: 2,852.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.74 : 9,093.69 = 1,901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.74/9,093.69 = 1,901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.74x = 9,093.69 × 1,901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.74x = 17,292,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292,379.03/6,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.71

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