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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.69, 9,218.57 and 1,528.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.69, 9,218.57 and 1,528.69 is: 2,293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.69 : 9,218.57 = 1,528.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.69/9,218.57 = 1,528.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.69x = 9,218.57 × 1,528.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.69x = 14,092,335.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,092,335.77/6,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,293.04

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