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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.59, 9,026.37 and 1,856.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.59, 9,026.37 and 1,856.43 is: 2,785.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.59 : 9,026.37 = 1,856.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.59/9,026.37 = 1,856.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.59x = 9,026.37 × 1,856.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.59x = 16,756,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,824.06/6,016.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.10

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