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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.70, 9,008.37 and 1,845.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.70, 9,008.37 and 1,845.54 is: 2,768.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.70 : 9,008.37 = 1,845.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.70/9,008.37 = 1,845.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.70x = 9,008.37 × 1,845.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.70x = 16,625,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,625,307.17/6,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.25

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