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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.33, 9,126.35 and 2,385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.33, 9,126.35 and 2,385.91 is: 3,579.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.33 : 9,126.35 = 2,385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.33/9,126.35 = 2,385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.33x = 9,126.35 × 2,385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.33x = 21,774,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,774,649.73/6,083.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,579.40

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