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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.56, 9,015.96 and 1,850

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.56, 9,015.96 and 1,850 is: 2,775.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.56 : 9,015.96 = 1,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.56/9,015.96 = 1,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.56x = 9,015.96 × 1,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.56x = 16,679,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,679,526.00/6,009.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.50

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