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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.56, 9,344.25 and 1,846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.56, 9,344.25 and 1,846.99 is: 2,770.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.56 : 9,344.25 = 1,846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.56/9,344.25 = 1,846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.56x = 9,344.25 × 1,846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.56x = 17,258,747.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,258,747.99/6,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.02

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