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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,522.50, 9,783.76 and 1,905.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,522.50, 9,783.76 and 1,905.50 is: 2,858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,522.50 : 9,783.76 = 1,905.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,522.50/9,783.76 = 1,905.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,522.50x = 9,783.76 × 1,905.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,522.50x = 18,642,954.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,642,954.68/6,522.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.25

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