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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.72, 9,323.57 and 1,836.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.72, 9,323.57 and 1,836.26 is: 2,754.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.72 : 9,323.57 = 1,836.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.72/9,323.57 = 1,836.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.72x = 9,323.57 × 1,836.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.72x = 17,120,477.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,120,477.55/6,215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.38

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