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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.22, 9,009.90 and 1,847.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.22, 9,009.90 and 1,847.25 is: 2,770.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.22 : 9,009.90 = 1,847.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.22/9,009.90 = 1,847.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.22x = 9,009.90 × 1,847.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.22x = 16,643,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,643,537.78/6,008.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.13

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