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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,232.76, 9,347.56 and 1,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,232.76, 9,347.56 and 1,849.20 is: 2,773.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,232.76 : 9,347.56 = 1,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,232.76/9,347.56 = 1,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,232.76x = 9,347.56 × 1,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,232.76x = 17,285,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,285,507.95/6,232.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.33

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