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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,277.23, 9,416.25 and 1,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,277.23, 9,416.25 and 1,835.46 is: 2,753.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,277.23 : 9,416.25 = 1,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,277.23/9,416.25 = 1,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,277.23x = 9,416.25 × 1,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,277.23x = 17,283,150.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,283,150.23/6,277.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.31

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