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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.51, 9,012.58 and 1,847.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.51, 9,012.58 and 1,847.82 is: 2,772.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.51 : 9,012.58 = 1,847.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.51/9,012.58 = 1,847.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.51x = 9,012.58 × 1,847.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.51x = 16,653,625.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,625.58/6,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.13

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