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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.63, 9,343.22 and 1,846.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.63, 9,343.22 and 1,846.13 is: 2,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.63 : 9,343.22 = 1,846.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.63/9,343.22 = 1,846.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.63x = 9,343.22 × 1,846.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.63x = 17,248,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,248,742.79/6,228.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.27

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