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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.48 and 1,763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.60, 9,218.48 and 1,763.20 is: 2,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.60 : 9,218.48 = 1,763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.60/9,218.48 = 1,763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.60x = 9,218.48 × 1,763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.60x = 16,254,023.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,023.94/6,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.82

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