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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,186.97, 9,279.46 and 1,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,186.97, 9,279.46 and 1,803.40 is: 2,704.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,186.97 : 9,279.46 = 1,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,186.97/9,279.46 = 1,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,186.97x = 9,279.46 × 1,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,186.97x = 16,734,550.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,734,550.46/6,186.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,704.81

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