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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.46, 9,347.64 and 1,847.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.46, 9,347.64 and 1,847.94 is: 2,772.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.46 : 9,347.64 = 1,847.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.46/9,347.64 = 1,847.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.46x = 9,347.64 × 1,847.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.46x = 17,273,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,273,877.86/6,230.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.49

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