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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.18, 9,281.94 and 1,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.18, 9,281.94 and 1,805.27 is: 2,707.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.18 : 9,281.94 = 1,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.18/9,281.94 = 1,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.18x = 9,281.94 × 1,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.18x = 16,756,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,756,361.41/6,189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.36

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