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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.61, 9,217.53 and 1,983.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.61, 9,217.53 and 1,983.64 is: 2,975.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.61 : 9,217.53 = 1,983.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.61/9,217.53 = 1,983.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.61x = 9,217.53 × 1,983.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.61x = 18,284,261.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284,261.21/6,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,975.66

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