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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.93, 9,278.57 and 1,803.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.93, 9,278.57 and 1,803.01 is: 2,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.93 : 9,278.57 = 1,803.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.93/9,278.57 = 1,803.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.93x = 9,278.57 × 1,803.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.93x = 16,729,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729,354.50/6,186.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,703.98

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