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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,213.67, 9,317.31 and 1,830.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,213.67, 9,317.31 and 1,830.55 is: 2,744.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,213.67 : 9,317.31 = 1,830.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,213.67/9,317.31 = 1,830.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,213.67x = 9,317.31 × 1,830.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,213.67x = 17,055,801.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,055,801.82/6,213.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,744.88

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