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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.13, 9,311.86 and 1,825.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.13, 9,311.86 and 1,825.54 is: 2,737.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.13 : 9,311.86 = 1,825.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.13/9,311.86 = 1,825.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.13x = 9,311.86 × 1,825.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.13x = 16,999,172.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,999,172.90/6,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,737.77

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