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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.59, 9,021.58 and 1,855.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.59, 9,021.58 and 1,855.44 is: 2,782.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.59 : 9,021.58 = 1,855.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.59/9,021.58 = 1,855.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.59x = 9,021.58 × 1,855.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.59x = 16,739,000.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,739,000.40/6,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.14

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