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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.40 and 1,528.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.40 and 1,528.60 is: 2,292.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.60 : 9,218.40 = 1,528.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.60/9,218.40 = 1,528.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.60x = 9,218.40 × 1,528.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.60x = 14,091,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,246.24/6,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.90

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