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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.08, 9,316.70 and 1,828.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.08, 9,316.70 and 1,828.20 is: 2,742.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.08 : 9,316.70 = 1,828.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.08/9,316.70 = 1,828.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.08x = 9,316.70 × 1,828.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.08x = 17,032,790.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,790.94/6,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.32

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