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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.78, 9,138.85 and 2,583.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.78, 9,138.85 and 2,583.73 is: 3,874.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.78 : 9,138.85 = 2,583.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.78/9,138.85 = 2,583.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.78x = 9,138.85 × 2,583.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.78x = 23,612,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,612,340.41/6,093.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.83

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