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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,227.65, 9,341.45 and 1,845.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,227.65, 9,341.45 and 1,845.45 is: 2,768.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,227.65 : 9,341.45 = 1,845.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,227.65/9,341.45 = 1,845.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,227.65x = 9,341.45 × 1,845.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,227.65x = 17,239,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,239,178.90/6,227.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.17

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