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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.08, 9,313.34 and 1,826.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.08, 9,313.34 and 1,826.68 is: 2,739.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.08 : 9,313.34 = 1,826.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.08/9,313.34 = 1,826.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.08x = 9,313.34 × 1,826.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.08x = 17,012,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,491.91/6,209.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.94

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