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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.10, 9,217.64 and 1,528.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.10, 9,217.64 and 1,528.10 is: 2,292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.10 : 9,217.64 = 1,528.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.10/9,217.64 = 1,528.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.10x = 9,217.64 × 1,528.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.10x = 14,085,475.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,085,475.68/6,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.15

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