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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,215.99, 9,322.95 and 1,832.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,215.99, 9,322.95 and 1,832.42 is: 2,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,215.99 : 9,322.95 = 1,832.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,215.99/9,322.95 = 1,832.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,215.99x = 9,322.95 × 1,832.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,215.99x = 17,083,560.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,083,560.04/6,215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.32

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