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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.03, 9,137.68 and 2,582.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.03, 9,137.68 and 2,582.97 is: 3,873.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.03 : 9,137.68 = 2,582.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.03/9,137.68 = 2,582.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.03x = 9,137.68 × 2,582.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.03x = 23,602,353.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,602,353.31/6,093.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.66

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