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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.08, 9,347.55 and 1,848.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.08, 9,347.55 and 1,848.02 is: 2,772.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.08 : 9,347.55 = 1,848.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.08/9,347.55 = 1,848.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.08x = 9,347.55 × 1,848.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.08x = 17,274,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,274,459.35/6,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,772.31

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