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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.70, 9,011.36 and 1,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.70, 9,011.36 and 1,847.54 is: 2,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.70 : 9,011.36 = 1,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.70/9,011.36 = 1,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.70x = 9,011.36 × 1,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.70x = 16,648,848.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,648,848.05/6,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.25

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