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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.28, 9,333.50 and 1,839.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.28, 9,333.50 and 1,839.69 is: 2,759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.28 : 9,333.50 = 1,839.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.28/9,333.50 = 1,839.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.28x = 9,333.50 × 1,839.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.28x = 17,170,737.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,170,737.42/6,223.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.12

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