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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.09, 9,313.43 and 1,827.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.09, 9,313.43 and 1,827.98 is: 2,741.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.09 : 9,313.43 = 1,827.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.09/9,313.43 = 1,827.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.09x = 9,313.43 × 1,827.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.09x = 17,024,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,024,708.06/6,211.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,741.02

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