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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.64, 9,038.21 and 1,865.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.64, 9,038.21 and 1,865.86 is: 2,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.64 : 9,038.21 = 1,865.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.64/9,038.21 = 1,865.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.64x = 9,038.21 × 1,865.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.64x = 16,864,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,864,002.59/6,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.78

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