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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.78, 9,126.62 and 2,573.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.78, 9,126.62 and 2,573.80 is: 3,861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.78 : 9,126.62 = 2,573.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.78/9,126.62 = 2,573.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.78x = 9,126.62 × 2,573.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.78x = 23,490,036.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,490,036.05/6,083.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.09

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