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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,550.08, 9,825.72 and 1,870.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,550.08, 9,825.72 and 1,870.08 is: 2,805.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,550.08 : 9,825.72 = 1,870.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,550.08/9,825.72 = 1,870.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,550.08x = 9,825.72 × 1,870.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,550.08x = 18,374,882.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,374,882.46/6,550.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.29

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