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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,211.92, 9,317.95 and 1,829.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,211.92, 9,317.95 and 1,829.46 is: 2,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,211.92 : 9,317.95 = 1,829.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,211.92/9,317.95 = 1,829.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,211.92x = 9,317.95 × 1,829.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,211.92x = 17,046,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,046,816.81/6,211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.21

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