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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.69, 9,016.36 and 1,853.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.69, 9,016.36 and 1,853.56 is: 2,780.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.69 : 9,016.36 = 1,853.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.69/9,016.36 = 1,853.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.69x = 9,016.36 × 1,853.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.69x = 16,712,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,712,364.24/6,010.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,780.44

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