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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,209.46, 9,311.58 and 1,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,209.46, 9,311.58 and 1,825.92 is: 2,738.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,209.46 : 9,311.58 = 1,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,209.46/9,311.58 = 1,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,209.46x = 9,311.58 × 1,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,209.46x = 17,002,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,002,200.15/6,209.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.11

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