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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.34, 9,009.50 and 1,845.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.34, 9,009.50 and 1,845.18 is: 2,768.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.34 : 9,009.50 = 1,845.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.34/9,009.50 = 1,845.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.34x = 9,009.50 × 1,845.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.34x = 16,624,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,624,139.98/6,005.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.23

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