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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.38, 9,003.78 and 1,843.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.38, 9,003.78 and 1,843.32 is: 2,764.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.38 : 9,003.78 = 1,843.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.38/9,003.78 = 1,843.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.38x = 9,003.78 × 1,843.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.38x = 16,596,847.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,596,847.75/6,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.12

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