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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.76, 9,331.10 and 1,837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.76, 9,331.10 and 1,837.84 is: 2,756.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.76 : 9,331.10 = 1,837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.76/9,331.10 = 1,837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.76x = 9,331.10 × 1,837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.76x = 17,149,068.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,149,068.82/6,220.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.75

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