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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.20, 9,284.40 and 1,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.20, 9,284.40 and 1,806.68 is: 2,710.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.20 : 9,284.40 = 1,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.20/9,284.40 = 1,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.20x = 9,284.40 × 1,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.20x = 16,773,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,773,939.79/6,189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.20

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