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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.28, 9,342.42 and 1,846.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.28, 9,342.42 and 1,846.12 is: 2,769.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.28 : 9,342.42 = 1,846.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.28/9,342.42 = 1,846.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.28x = 9,342.42 × 1,846.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.28x = 17,247,228.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,228.41/6,228.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.18

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