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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.65, 9,049.08 and 1,872.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.65, 9,049.08 and 1,872.79 is: 2,809.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.65 : 9,049.08 = 1,872.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.65/9,049.08 = 1,872.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.65x = 9,049.08 × 1,872.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.65x = 16,947,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,947,061.83/6,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.22

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