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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,231.66, 9,347.52 and 1,849.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,231.66, 9,347.52 and 1,849.14 is: 2,773.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,231.66 : 9,347.52 = 1,849.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,231.66/9,347.52 = 1,849.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,231.66x = 9,347.52 × 1,849.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,231.66x = 17,284,873.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284,873.13/6,231.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.72

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