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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,208.68, 9,313.90 and 1,826.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,208.68, 9,313.90 and 1,826.44 is: 2,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,208.68 : 9,313.90 = 1,826.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,208.68/9,313.90 = 1,826.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,208.68x = 9,313.90 × 1,826.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,208.68x = 17,011,279.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,011,279.52/6,208.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.92

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