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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,222.69, 9,335.52 and 1,840.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,222.69, 9,335.52 and 1,840.05 is: 2,760.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,222.69 : 9,335.52 = 1,840.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,222.69/9,335.52 = 1,840.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,222.69x = 9,335.52 × 1,840.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,222.69x = 17,177,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,177,823.58/6,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.51

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