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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.55, 9,013.68 and 1,848.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.55, 9,013.68 and 1,848.90 is: 2,773.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.55 : 9,013.68 = 1,848.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.55/9,013.68 = 1,848.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.55x = 9,013.68 × 1,848.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.55x = 16,665,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665,392.95/6,008.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.61

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