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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.49, 9,218.29 and 1,763.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.49, 9,218.29 and 1,763.09 is: 2,644.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.49 : 9,218.29 = 1,763.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.49/9,218.29 = 1,763.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.49x = 9,218.29 × 1,763.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.49x = 16,252,677.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,252,677.12/6,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.65

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