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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.99, 9,217.48 and 1,762.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.99, 9,217.48 and 1,762.48 is: 2,643.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.99 : 9,217.48 = 1,762.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.99/9,217.48 = 1,762.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.99x = 9,217.48 × 1,762.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.99x = 16,245,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,245,624.15/6,144.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,643.72

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