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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.30, 9,346.82 and 1,847.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.30, 9,346.82 and 1,847.49 is: 2,771.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.30 : 9,346.82 = 1,847.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.30/9,346.82 = 1,847.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.30x = 9,346.82 × 1,847.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.30x = 17,268,147.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,268,147.24/6,230.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,771.64

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