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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.79, 9,036.92 and 1,865.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.79, 9,036.92 and 1,865.67 is: 2,797.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.79 : 9,036.92 = 1,865.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.79/9,036.92 = 1,865.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.79x = 9,036.92 × 1,865.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.79x = 16,859,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,859,870.82/6,026.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.49

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