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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.64, 9,218.47 and 1,528.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.64, 9,218.47 and 1,528.64 is: 2,292.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.64 : 9,218.47 = 1,528.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.64/9,218.47 = 1,528.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.64x = 9,218.47 × 1,528.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.64x = 14,091,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091,721.98/6,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,292.96

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