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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.65, 9,344.78 and 1,846.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.65, 9,344.78 and 1,846.19 is: 2,769.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.65 : 9,344.78 = 1,846.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.65/9,344.78 = 1,846.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.65x = 9,344.78 × 1,846.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.65x = 17,252,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,252,239.39/6,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.82

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