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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,244.83, 9,368.61 and 1,862.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,244.83, 9,368.61 and 1,862.64 is: 2,794.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,244.83 : 9,368.61 = 1,862.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,244.83/9,368.61 = 1,862.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,244.83x = 9,368.61 × 1,862.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,244.83x = 17,450,347.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,450,347.73/6,244.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,794.37

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