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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.91, 9,126.80 and 2,573.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.91, 9,126.80 and 2,573.93 is: 3,861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.91 : 9,126.80 = 2,573.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.91/9,126.80 = 2,573.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.91x = 9,126.80 × 2,573.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.91x = 23,491,685.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,491,685.82/6,083.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.28

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