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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.59, 9,095.40 and 1,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.59, 9,095.40 and 1,846.88 is: 2,770.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.59 : 9,095.40 = 1,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.59/9,095.40 = 1,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.59x = 9,095.40 × 1,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.59x = 16,798,066.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,798,066.88/6,063.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.32

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