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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.27, 9,042.14 and 1,868.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.27, 9,042.14 and 1,868.49 is: 2,801.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.27 : 9,042.14 = 1,868.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.27/9,042.14 = 1,868.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.27x = 9,042.14 × 1,868.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.27x = 16,895,138.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,895,138.83/6,030.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.72

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