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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.62, 9,033.30 and 1,862

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.62, 9,033.30 and 1,862 is: 2,793.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.62 : 9,033.30 = 1,862 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.62/9,033.30 = 1,862/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.62x = 9,033.30 × 1,862
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.62x = 16,820,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,820,004.60/6,021.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.27

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