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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.66, 9,317.58 and 1,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.66, 9,317.58 and 1,828.12 is: 2,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.66 : 9,317.58 = 1,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.66/9,317.58 = 1,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.66x = 9,317.58 × 1,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.66x = 17,033,654.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,033,654.35/6,211.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.21

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