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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036, 9,055.28 and 1,875.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036, 9,055.28 and 1,875.90 is: 2,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036 : 9,055.28 = 1,875.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036/9,055.28 = 1,875.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036x = 9,055.28 × 1,875.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036x = 16,986,799.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,986,799.75/6,036
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.25

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