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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.65, 9,042.71 and 1,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.65, 9,042.71 and 1,868.87 is: 2,802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.65 : 9,042.71 = 1,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.65/9,042.71 = 1,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.65x = 9,042.71 × 1,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.65x = 16,899,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,899,594.88/6,030.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.29

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