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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,014.72, 9,023.10 and 1,854.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,014.72, 9,023.10 and 1,854.64 is: 2,782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,014.72 : 9,023.10 = 1,854.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,014.72/9,023.10 = 1,854.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,014.72x = 9,023.10 × 1,854.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,014.72x = 16,734,602.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734,602.18/6,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.27

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