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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228, 9,342 and 1,845.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228, 9,342 and 1,845.44 is: 2,768.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228 : 9,342 = 1,845.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228/9,342 = 1,845.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228x = 9,342 × 1,845.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228x = 17,240,100.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240,100.48/6,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.16

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