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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.70, 9,051.31 and 1,874.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.70, 9,051.31 and 1,874.02 is: 2,811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.70 : 9,051.31 = 1,874.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.70/9,051.31 = 1,874.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.70x = 9,051.31 × 1,874.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.70x = 16,962,335.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962,335.97/6,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.27

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