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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,006.74, 9,011.12 and 1,846.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,006.74, 9,011.12 and 1,846.62 is: 2,770.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,006.74 : 9,011.12 = 1,846.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,006.74/9,011.12 = 1,846.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,006.74x = 9,011.12 × 1,846.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,006.74x = 16,640,105.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,640,105.18/6,006.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.24

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