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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.02, 9,124.53 and 2,187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.02, 9,124.53 and 2,187.46 is: 3,281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.02 : 9,124.53 = 2,187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.02/9,124.53 = 2,187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.02x = 9,124.53 × 2,187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.02x = 19,959,544.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,544.39/6,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.19

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