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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.62, 9,282.96 and 1,805.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.62, 9,282.96 and 1,805.13 is: 2,708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.62 : 9,282.96 = 1,805.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.62/9,282.96 = 1,805.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.62x = 9,282.96 × 1,805.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.62x = 16,756,949.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,949.58/6,187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.14

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