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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.26, 9,332.03 and 1,837.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.26, 9,332.03 and 1,837.82 is: 2,757.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.26 : 9,332.03 = 1,837.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.26/9,332.03 = 1,837.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.26x = 9,332.03 × 1,837.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.26x = 17,150,591.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,150,591.37/6,220.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.21

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