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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.14, 9,282.15 and 1,804.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.14, 9,282.15 and 1,804.23 is: 2,706.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.14 : 9,282.15 = 1,804.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.14/9,282.15 = 1,804.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.14x = 9,282.15 × 1,804.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.14x = 16,747,133.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,747,133.49/6,187.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,706.76

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