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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.97, 9,130.06 and 2,385.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.97, 9,130.06 and 2,385.75 is: 3,580.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.97 : 9,130.06 = 2,385.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.97/9,130.06 = 2,385.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.97x = 9,130.06 × 2,385.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.97x = 21,782,040.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,782,040.65/6,083.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.23

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