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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.40, 9,313.38 and 1,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.40, 9,313.38 and 1,826.76 is: 2,739.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.40 : 9,313.38 = 1,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.40/9,313.38 = 1,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.40x = 9,313.38 × 1,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.40x = 17,013,310.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,013,310.05/6,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,739.93

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