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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,187.70, 9,282.90 and 1,804.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,187.70, 9,282.90 and 1,804.80 is: 2,707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,187.70 : 9,282.90 = 1,804.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,187.70/9,282.90 = 1,804.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,187.70x = 9,282.90 × 1,804.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,187.70x = 16,753,777.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,753,777.92/6,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.59

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