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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.62, 9,042.28 and 1,867.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.62, 9,042.28 and 1,867.98 is: 2,802.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.62 : 9,042.28 = 1,867.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.62/9,042.28 = 1,867.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.62x = 9,042.28 × 1,867.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.62x = 16,890,798.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,890,798.19/6,027.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.23

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