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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.63, 9,128.95 and 2,573.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.63, 9,128.95 and 2,573.40 is: 3,861.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.63 : 9,128.95 = 2,573.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.63/9,128.95 = 2,573.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.63x = 9,128.95 × 2,573.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.63x = 23,492,439.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,439.93/6,083.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.59

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