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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,188.06, 9,281.13 and 1,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,188.06, 9,281.13 and 1,805.06 is: 2,707.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,188.06 : 9,281.13 = 1,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,188.06/9,281.13 = 1,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,188.06x = 9,281.13 × 1,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,188.06x = 16,752,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,752,996.52/6,188.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.31

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