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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,290.79, 9,433.81 and 1,846.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,290.79, 9,433.81 and 1,846.99 is: 2,769.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,290.79 : 9,433.81 = 1,846.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,290.79/9,433.81 = 1,846.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,290.79x = 9,433.81 × 1,846.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,290.79x = 17,424,152.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,152.73/6,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,769.79

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