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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,007.97, 9,012.80 and 1,848.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,007.97, 9,012.80 and 1,848.32 is: 2,772.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,007.97 : 9,012.80 = 1,848.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,007.97/9,012.80 = 1,848.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,007.97x = 9,012.80 × 1,848.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,007.97x = 16,658,498.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,658,498.05/6,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.74

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