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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.54, 9,317.12 and 1,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.54, 9,317.12 and 1,829.08 is: 2,743.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.54 : 9,317.12 = 1,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.54/9,317.12 = 1,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.54x = 9,317.12 × 1,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.54x = 17,041,757.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,041,757.85/6,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.56

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