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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.08, 9,332.97 and 1,838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.08, 9,332.97 and 1,838.89 is: 2,758.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.08 : 9,332.97 = 1,838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.08/9,332.97 = 1,838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.08x = 9,332.97 × 1,838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.08x = 17,162,305.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162,305.20/6,221.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.73

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