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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,508.62, 9,761.41 and 1,829.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,508.62, 9,761.41 and 1,829.08 is: 2,743.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,508.62 : 9,761.41 = 1,829.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,508.62/9,761.41 = 1,829.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,508.62x = 9,761.41 × 1,829.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,508.62x = 17,854,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,854,404.38/6,508.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,743.19

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