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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.48, 9,312.80 and 1,826.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.48, 9,312.80 and 1,826.03 is: 2,739.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.48 : 9,312.80 = 1,826.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.48/9,312.80 = 1,826.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.48x = 9,312.80 × 1,826.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.48x = 17,005,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005,452.18/6,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.07

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