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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.77, 9,045.96 and 1,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.77, 9,045.96 and 1,869.70 is: 2,804.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.77 : 9,045.96 = 1,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.77/9,045.96 = 1,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.77x = 9,045.96 × 1,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.77x = 16,913,184.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,913,184.82/6,029.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,804.95

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