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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.26, 9,342.38 and 1,845.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.26, 9,342.38 and 1,845.38 is: 2,768.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.26 : 9,342.38 = 1,845.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.26/9,342.38 = 1,845.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.26x = 9,342.38 × 1,845.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.26x = 17,240,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,240,241.20/6,228.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.07

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