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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.17, 9,009.92 and 1,846.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.17, 9,009.92 and 1,846.02 is: 2,768.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.17 : 9,009.92 = 1,846.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.17/9,009.92 = 1,846.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.17x = 9,009.92 × 1,846.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.17x = 16,632,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632,483.29/6,007.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.77

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