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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.95, 9,026.39 and 1,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.95, 9,026.39 and 1,855.98 is: 2,784.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.95 : 9,026.39 = 1,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.95/9,026.39 = 1,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.95x = 9,026.39 × 1,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.95x = 16,752,793.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752,793.51/6,016.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,784.27

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