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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.65, 9,033.72 and 1,862.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.65, 9,033.72 and 1,862.87 is: 2,793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.65 : 9,033.72 = 1,862.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.65/9,033.72 = 1,862.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.65x = 9,033.72 × 1,862.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.65x = 16,828,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,828,600.81/6,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,793.29

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