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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.62, 9,317.34 and 1,832.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.62, 9,317.34 and 1,832.04 is: 2,748.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.62 : 9,317.34 = 1,832.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.62/9,317.34 = 1,832.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.62x = 9,317.34 × 1,832.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.62x = 17,069,739.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,069,739.57/6,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.03

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