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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.48, 9,218.21 and 1,528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.48, 9,218.21 and 1,528.48 is: 2,292.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.48 : 9,218.21 = 1,528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.48/9,218.21 = 1,528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.48x = 9,218.21 × 1,528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.48x = 14,089,849.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,089,849.62/6,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.72

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