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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.58, 9,312.59 and 1,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.58, 9,312.59 and 1,826.18 is: 2,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.58 : 9,312.59 = 1,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.58/9,312.59 = 1,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.58x = 9,312.59 × 1,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.58x = 17,006,465.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,006,465.61/6,208.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.19

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