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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.66, 9,012.28 and 1,848.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.66, 9,012.28 and 1,848.66 is: 2,772.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.66 : 9,012.28 = 1,848.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.66/9,012.28 = 1,848.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.66x = 9,012.28 × 1,848.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.66x = 16,660,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,660,641.54/6,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.77

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