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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,005.75, 9,010.07 and 1,901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,005.75, 9,010.07 and 1,901.75 is: 2,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,005.75 : 9,010.07 = 1,901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,005.75/9,010.07 = 1,901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,005.75x = 9,010.07 × 1,901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,005.75x = 17,134,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134,900.62/6,005.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.08

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