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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.58, 9,216.46 and 1,761.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.58, 9,216.46 and 1,761.54 is: 2,642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.58 : 9,216.46 = 1,761.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.58/9,216.46 = 1,761.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.58x = 9,216.46 × 1,761.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.58x = 16,235,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,235,162.95/6,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,642.19

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