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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.03, 9,014.40 and 1,849.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.03, 9,014.40 and 1,849.38 is: 2,774.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.03 : 9,014.40 = 1,849.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.03/9,014.40 = 1,849.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.03x = 9,014.40 × 1,849.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.03x = 16,671,051.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,671,051.07/6,009.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.33

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