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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.70, 9,281.49 and 1,804.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.70, 9,281.49 and 1,804.06 is: 2,706.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.70 : 9,281.49 = 1,804.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.70/9,281.49 = 1,804.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.70x = 9,281.49 × 1,804.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.70x = 16,744,364.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,744,364.85/6,186.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.51

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