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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.70, 9,009.87 and 1,846.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.70, 9,009.87 and 1,846.54 is: 2,769.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.70 : 9,009.87 = 1,846.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.70/9,009.87 = 1,846.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.70x = 9,009.87 × 1,846.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.70x = 16,637,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,637,085.35/6,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.75

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