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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,224.68, 9,336.48 and 1,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,224.68, 9,336.48 and 1,841.68 is: 2,762.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,224.68 : 9,336.48 = 1,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,224.68/9,336.48 = 1,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,224.68x = 9,336.48 × 1,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,224.68x = 17,194,808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,194,808.49/6,224.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.36

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