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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.08, 9,311.84 and 1,825.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.08, 9,311.84 and 1,825.68 is: 2,738.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.08 : 9,311.84 = 1,825.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.08/9,311.84 = 1,825.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.08x = 9,311.84 × 1,825.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.08x = 17,000,440.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,000,440.05/6,208.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.44

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