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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.72, 9,023.88 and 1,858.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.72, 9,023.88 and 1,858.56 is: 2,787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.72 : 9,023.88 = 1,858.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.72/9,023.88 = 1,858.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.72x = 9,023.88 × 1,858.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.72x = 16,771,422.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,422.41/6,015.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.93

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