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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.58, 9,338.22 and 1,842.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.58, 9,338.22 and 1,842.35 is: 2,763.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.58 : 9,338.22 = 1,842.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.58/9,338.22 = 1,842.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.58x = 9,338.22 × 1,842.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.58x = 17,204,222.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,222.93/6,224.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.92

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