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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.65, 9,035.22 and 1,863.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.65, 9,035.22 and 1,863.87 is: 2,794.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.65 : 9,035.22 = 1,863.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.65/9,035.22 = 1,863.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.65x = 9,035.22 × 1,863.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.65x = 16,840,475.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840,475.50/6,025.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.80

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