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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.44, 9,064.50 and 1,882.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.44, 9,064.50 and 1,882.74 is: 2,824.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.44 : 9,064.50 = 1,882.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.44/9,064.50 = 1,882.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.44x = 9,064.50 × 1,882.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.44x = 17,066,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,066,096.73/6,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.37

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