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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.17, 9,041.58 and 1,867.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.17, 9,041.58 and 1,867.52 is: 2,801.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.17 : 9,041.58 = 1,867.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.17/9,041.58 = 1,867.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.17x = 9,041.58 × 1,867.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.17x = 16,885,331.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885,331.48/6,027.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.54

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