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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.94, 9,124.84 and 1,923.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.94, 9,124.84 and 1,923.14 is: 2,884.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.94 : 9,124.84 = 1,923.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.94/9,124.84 = 1,923.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.94x = 9,124.84 × 1,923.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.94x = 17,548,344.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,548,344.80/6,082.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.85

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