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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.71, 9,030.69 and 1,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.71, 9,030.69 and 1,861.53 is: 2,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.71 : 9,030.69 = 1,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.71/9,030.69 = 1,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.71x = 9,030.69 × 1,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.71x = 16,810,900.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,810,900.36/6,022.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,791.25

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