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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,228.80, 9,344.57 and 1,845.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,228.80, 9,344.57 and 1,845.99 is: 2,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,228.80 : 9,344.57 = 1,845.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,228.80/9,344.57 = 1,845.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,228.80x = 9,344.57 × 1,845.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,228.80x = 17,249,973.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,249,973.54/6,228.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.39

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