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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.75, 9,017.63 and 1,907.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.75, 9,017.63 and 1,907.75 is: 2,861.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.75 : 9,017.63 = 1,907.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.75/9,017.63 = 1,907.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.75x = 9,017.63 × 1,907.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.75x = 17,203,383.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203,383.63/6,011.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,861.63

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