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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,223.98, 9,332.72 and 1,840.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,223.98, 9,332.72 and 1,840.86 is: 2,760.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,223.98 : 9,332.72 = 1,840.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,223.98/9,332.72 = 1,840.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,223.98x = 9,332.72 × 1,840.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,223.98x = 17,180,230.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,180,230.94/6,223.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,760.33

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