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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.05, 9,307.50 and 1,822.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.05, 9,307.50 and 1,822.35 is: 2,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.05 : 9,307.50 = 1,822.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.05/9,307.50 = 1,822.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.05x = 9,307.50 × 1,822.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.05x = 16,961,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,961,522.63/6,205.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.50

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