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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,230.72, 9,344.48 and 1,847.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,230.72, 9,344.48 and 1,847.15 is: 2,770.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,230.72 : 9,344.48 = 1,847.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,230.72/9,344.48 = 1,847.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,230.72x = 9,344.48 × 1,847.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,230.72x = 17,260,674.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,260,674.98/6,230.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.26

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