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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.03, 9,344.95 and 1,847.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.03, 9,344.95 and 1,847.46 is: 2,770.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.03 : 9,344.95 = 1,847.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.03/9,344.95 = 1,847.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.03x = 9,344.95 × 1,847.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.03x = 17,264,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,264,421.33/6,231.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,770.72

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