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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.37, 9,095.05 and 1,903.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.37, 9,095.05 and 1,903.71 is: 2,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.37 : 9,095.05 = 1,903.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.37/9,095.05 = 1,903.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.37x = 9,095.05 × 1,903.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.37x = 17,314,304.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,314,304.60/6,063.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,855.56

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