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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.62, 9,345.96 and 1,788.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.62, 9,345.96 and 1,788.81 is: 2,683.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.62 : 9,345.96 = 1,788.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.62/9,345.96 = 1,788.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.62x = 9,345.96 × 1,788.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.62x = 16,718,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,718,146.71/6,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,683.22

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