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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.38, 9,009.75 and 1,845.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.38, 9,009.75 and 1,845.70 is: 2,769.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.38 : 9,009.75 = 1,845.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.38/9,009.75 = 1,845.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.38x = 9,009.75 × 1,845.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.38x = 16,629,295.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629,295.58/6,005.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.07

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