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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.53, 9,015.32 and 1,849.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.53, 9,015.32 and 1,849.44 is: 2,774.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.53 : 9,015.32 = 1,849.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.53/9,015.32 = 1,849.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.53x = 9,015.32 × 1,849.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.53x = 16,673,315.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,315.11/6,009.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,774.48

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