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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,190.43, 9,283.82 and 1,806.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,190.43, 9,283.82 and 1,806.51 is: 2,709.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,190.43 : 9,283.82 = 1,806.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,190.43/9,283.82 = 1,806.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,190.43x = 9,283.82 × 1,806.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,190.43x = 16,771,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,771,313.67/6,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,709.23

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