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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,233.22, 9,348.48 and 1,849.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,233.22, 9,348.48 and 1,849.21 is: 2,773.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,233.22 : 9,348.48 = 1,849.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,233.22/9,348.48 = 1,849.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,233.22x = 9,348.48 × 1,849.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,233.22x = 17,287,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,287,279.33/6,233.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,773.41

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