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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.28, 9,219.52 and 1,763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.28, 9,219.52 and 1,763.08 is: 2,645.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.28 : 9,219.52 = 1,763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.28/9,219.52 = 1,763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.28x = 9,219.52 × 1,763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.28x = 16,254,751.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,751.32/6,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.08

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