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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.64, 9,126.89 and 2,573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.64, 9,126.89 and 2,573.96 is: 3,861.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.64 : 9,126.89 = 2,573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.64/9,126.89 = 2,573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.64x = 9,126.89 × 2,573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.64x = 23,492,259.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,492,259.73/6,083.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.55

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