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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.67, 9,338.58 and 1,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.67, 9,338.58 and 1,842.12 is: 2,763.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.67 : 9,338.58 = 1,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.67/9,338.58 = 1,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.67x = 9,338.58 × 1,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.67x = 17,202,729.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,202,729.09/6,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.64

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