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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.53, 9,344.60 and 1,846.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.53, 9,344.60 and 1,846.07 is: 2,769.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.53 : 9,344.60 = 1,846.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.53/9,344.60 = 1,846.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.53x = 9,344.60 × 1,846.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.53x = 17,250,729.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,250,729.77/6,228.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.63

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