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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,241.46, 9,363.60 and 1,858.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,241.46, 9,363.60 and 1,858.55 is: 2,788.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,241.46 : 9,363.60 = 1,858.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,241.46/9,363.60 = 1,858.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,241.46x = 9,363.60 × 1,858.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,241.46x = 17,402,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,402,671.96/6,241.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,788.24

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