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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.43, 9,282.32 and 1,805.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.43, 9,282.32 and 1,805.51 is: 2,707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.43 : 9,282.32 = 1,805.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.43/9,282.32 = 1,805.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.43x = 9,282.32 × 1,805.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.43x = 16,759,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,759,321.58/6,189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,707.73

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