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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.20, 9,041.65 and 1,867.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.20, 9,041.65 and 1,867.53 is: 2,801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.20 : 9,041.65 = 1,867.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.20/9,041.65 = 1,867.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.20x = 9,041.65 × 1,867.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.20x = 16,885,543.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885,543.29/6,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.56

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