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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.74, 9,041.35 and 1,868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.74, 9,041.35 and 1,868.62 is: 2,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.74 : 9,041.35 = 1,868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.74/9,041.35 = 1,868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.74x = 9,041.35 × 1,868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.74x = 16,894,835.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,894,835.36/6,029.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.92

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