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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.48, 9,341.33 and 1,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.48, 9,341.33 and 1,846.19 is: 2,769.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.48 : 9,341.33 = 1,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.48/9,341.33 = 1,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.48x = 9,341.33 × 1,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.48x = 17,245,884.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,884.16/6,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.32

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