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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.82, 9,317.72 and 1,829.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.82, 9,317.72 and 1,829.32 is: 2,743.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.82 : 9,317.72 = 1,829.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.82/9,317.72 = 1,829.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.82x = 9,317.72 × 1,829.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.82x = 17,045,072.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,072.83/6,211.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.97

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