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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.18, 9,013.17 and 1,847.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.18, 9,013.17 and 1,847.71 is: 2,771.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.18 : 9,013.17 = 1,847.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.18/9,013.17 = 1,847.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.18x = 9,013.17 × 1,847.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.18x = 16,653,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,742.54/6,008.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.85

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