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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.62, 9,043.78 and 1,868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.62, 9,043.78 and 1,868.98 is: 2,803.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.62 : 9,043.78 = 1,868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.62/9,043.78 = 1,868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.62x = 9,043.78 × 1,868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.62x = 16,902,643.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,902,643.94/6,028.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.73

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