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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.82, 9,335.72 and 1,606.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.82, 9,335.72 and 1,606.82 is: 2,410.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.82 : 9,335.72 = 1,606.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.82/9,335.72 = 1,606.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.82x = 9,335.72 × 1,606.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.82x = 15,000,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,000,821.61/6,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,410.23

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