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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.03, 9,316.56 and 1,828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.03, 9,316.56 and 1,828.54 is: 2,742.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.03 : 9,316.56 = 1,828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.03/9,316.56 = 1,828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.03x = 9,316.56 × 1,828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.03x = 17,035,702.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,035,702.62/6,211.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.81

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