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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.64, 9,342.94 and 1,845.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.64, 9,342.94 and 1,845.75 is: 2,768.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.64 : 9,342.94 = 1,845.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.64/9,342.94 = 1,845.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.64x = 9,342.94 × 1,845.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.64x = 17,244,731.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,244,731.51/6,228.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.62

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