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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,229.62, 9,342.84 and 1,846.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,229.62, 9,342.84 and 1,846.05 is: 2,768.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,229.62 : 9,342.84 = 1,846.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,229.62/9,342.84 = 1,846.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,229.62x = 9,342.84 × 1,846.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,229.62x = 17,247,377.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,247,377.89/6,229.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.61

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