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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.17, 9,015.10 and 1,849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.17, 9,015.10 and 1,849.55 is: 2,774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.17 : 9,015.10 = 1,849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.17/9,015.10 = 1,849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.17x = 9,015.10 × 1,849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.17x = 16,673,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,896.12/6,009.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.74

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