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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,205.70, 9,307.65 and 1,822.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,205.70, 9,307.65 and 1,822.70 is: 2,733.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,205.70 : 9,307.65 = 1,822.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,205.70/9,307.65 = 1,822.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,205.70x = 9,307.65 × 1,822.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,205.70x = 16,965,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,965,053.66/6,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,733.79

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