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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.26, 9,282.90 and 1,805.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.26, 9,282.90 and 1,805.69 is: 2,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.26 : 9,282.90 = 1,805.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.26/9,282.90 = 1,805.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.26x = 9,282.90 × 1,805.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.26x = 16,762,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,762,069.68/6,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,708.25

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