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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,220.83, 9,332.60 and 1,838.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,220.83, 9,332.60 and 1,838.64 is: 2,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,220.83 : 9,332.60 = 1,838.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,220.83/9,332.60 = 1,838.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,220.83x = 9,332.60 × 1,838.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,220.83x = 17,159,282.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,159,282.47/6,220.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.36

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