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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,225.39, 9,338.06 and 1,842.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,225.39, 9,338.06 and 1,842.50 is: 2,763.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,225.39 : 9,338.06 = 1,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,225.39/9,338.06 = 1,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,225.39x = 9,338.06 × 1,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,225.39x = 17,205,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,205,403.50/6,225.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.75

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