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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.26, 9,785.40 and 1,905.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.26, 9,785.40 and 1,905.26 is: 2,858.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.26 : 9,785.40 = 1,905.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.26/9,785.40 = 1,905.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.26x = 9,785.40 × 1,905.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.26x = 18,643,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,643,731.20/6,522.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.48

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