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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,237.62, 9,356.44 and 1,855.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,237.62, 9,356.44 and 1,855.12 is: 2,782.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,237.62 : 9,356.44 = 1,855.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,237.62/9,356.44 = 1,855.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,237.62x = 9,356.44 × 1,855.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,237.62x = 17,357,318.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,357,318.97/6,237.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.68

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