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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,221.79, 9,332.61 and 1,839.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,221.79, 9,332.61 and 1,839.28 is: 2,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,221.79 : 9,332.61 = 1,839.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,221.79/9,332.61 = 1,839.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,221.79x = 9,332.61 × 1,839.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,221.79x = 17,165,282.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,165,282.92/6,221.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.90

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