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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.72, 9,126.51 and 2,573.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.72, 9,126.51 and 2,573.73 is: 3,860.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.72 : 9,126.51 = 2,573.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.72/9,126.51 = 2,573.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.72x = 9,126.51 × 2,573.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.72x = 23,489,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,489,172.58/6,083.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.99

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