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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.55, 9,334.14 and 1,839.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.55, 9,334.14 and 1,839.03 is: 2,759.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.55 : 9,334.14 = 1,839.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.55/9,334.14 = 1,839.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.55x = 9,334.14 × 1,839.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.55x = 17,165,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,763.48/6,221.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.08

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