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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.80, 9,341.46 and 2,762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.80, 9,341.46 and 2,762.04 is: 4,145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.80 : 9,341.46 = 2,762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.80/9,341.46 = 2,762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.80x = 9,341.46 × 2,762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.80x = 25,801,486.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,801,486.18/6,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,145.62

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