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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.08, 9,329.40 and 1,837.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.08, 9,329.40 and 1,837.20 is: 2,755.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.08 : 9,329.40 = 1,837.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.08/9,329.40 = 1,837.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.08x = 9,329.40 × 1,837.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.08x = 17,139,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,139,973.68/6,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.59

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