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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.13, 9,313.68 and 1,826.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.13, 9,313.68 and 1,826.58 is: 2,739.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.13 : 9,313.68 = 1,826.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.13/9,313.68 = 1,826.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.13x = 9,313.68 × 1,826.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.13x = 17,012,181.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,181.61/6,209.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.87

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