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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.77, 9,044.39 and 1,869.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.77, 9,044.39 and 1,869.99 is: 2,803.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.77 : 9,044.39 = 1,869.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.77/9,044.39 = 1,869.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.77x = 9,044.39 × 1,869.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.77x = 16,912,909.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,912,909.51/6,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.97

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