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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.56, 9,126.28 and 2,573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.56, 9,126.28 and 2,573.58 is: 3,860.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.56 : 9,126.28 = 2,573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.56/9,126.28 = 2,573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.56x = 9,126.28 × 2,573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.56x = 23,487,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,487,211.68/6,083.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.77

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