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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.62, 9,069.58 and 1,829.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.62, 9,069.58 and 1,829.80 is: 2,744.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.62 : 9,069.58 = 1,829.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.62/9,069.58 = 1,829.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.62x = 9,069.58 × 1,829.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.62x = 16,595,517.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,517.48/6,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.59

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