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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,002.91, 9,004.62 and 1,842.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,002.91, 9,004.62 and 1,842.96 is: 2,764.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,002.91 : 9,004.62 = 1,842.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,002.91/9,004.62 = 1,842.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,002.91x = 9,004.62 × 1,842.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,002.91x = 16,595,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,154.48/6,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.52

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