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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.91, 9,050.58 and 1,874.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.91, 9,050.58 and 1,874.13 is: 2,810.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.91 : 9,050.58 = 1,874.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.91/9,050.58 = 1,874.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.91x = 9,050.58 × 1,874.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.91x = 16,961,963.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961,963.50/6,035.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,810.18

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