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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.95, 9,048.78 and 1,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.95, 9,048.78 and 1,872.27 is: 2,808.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.95 : 9,048.78 = 1,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.95/9,048.78 = 1,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.95x = 9,048.78 × 1,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.95x = 16,941,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,941,759.33/6,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.67

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