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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.03, 9,217.55 and 1,528.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.03, 9,217.55 and 1,528.03 is: 2,292.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.03 : 9,217.55 = 1,528.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.03/9,217.55 = 1,528.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.03x = 9,217.55 × 1,528.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.03x = 14,084,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,084,699.67/6,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.05

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