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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.65, 9,092.49 and 1,901.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.65, 9,092.49 and 1,901.77 is: 2,852.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.65 : 9,092.49 = 1,901.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.65/9,092.49 = 1,901.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.65x = 9,092.49 × 1,901.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.65x = 17,291,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,769.74/6,061.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,852.65

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