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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.08, 9,341.40 and 1,845.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.08, 9,341.40 and 1,845.20 is: 2,767.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.08 : 9,341.40 = 1,845.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.08/9,341.40 = 1,845.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.08x = 9,341.40 × 1,845.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.08x = 17,236,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,236,751.28/6,228.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.59

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