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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.06, 9,337.56 and 1,842.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.06, 9,337.56 and 1,842.54 is: 2,763.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.06 : 9,337.56 = 1,842.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.06/9,337.56 = 1,842.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.06x = 9,337.56 × 1,842.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.06x = 17,204,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,204,827.80/6,225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.80

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