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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.75, 9,041.08 and 1,865.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.75, 9,041.08 and 1,865.78 is: 2,798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.75 : 9,041.08 = 1,865.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.75/9,041.08 = 1,865.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.75x = 9,041.08 × 1,865.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.75x = 16,868,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,868,666.24/6,026.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.97

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