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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.63, 9,019.79 and 1,852.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.63, 9,019.79 and 1,852.97 is: 2,779.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.63 : 9,019.79 = 1,852.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.63/9,019.79 = 1,852.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.63x = 9,019.79 × 1,852.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.63x = 16,713,391.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,713,391.01/6,012.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,779.72

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