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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.93, 9,125.91 and 2,618.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.93, 9,125.91 and 2,618.75 is: 3,928.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.93 : 9,125.91 = 2,618.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.93/9,125.91 = 2,618.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.93x = 9,125.91 × 2,618.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.93x = 23,898,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898,476.81/6,083.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,928.13

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