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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.68, 9,011.49 and 1,847.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.68, 9,011.49 and 1,847.70 is: 2,771.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.68 : 9,011.49 = 1,847.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.68/9,011.49 = 1,847.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.68x = 9,011.49 × 1,847.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.68x = 16,650,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,650,530.07/6,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.54

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