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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.44, 9,342.56 and 1,845.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.44, 9,342.56 and 1,845.87 is: 2,768.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.44 : 9,342.56 = 1,845.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.44/9,342.56 = 1,845.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.44x = 9,342.56 × 1,845.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.44x = 17,245,142.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,245,142.00/6,229.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.33

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