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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,189.91, 9,285.27 and 1,807

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,189.91, 9,285.27 and 1,807 is: 2,710.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,189.91 : 9,285.27 = 1,807 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,189.91/9,285.27 = 1,807/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,189.91x = 9,285.27 × 1,807
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,189.91x = 16,778,482.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,482.89/6,189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.62

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