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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.74, 9,218.61 and 1,763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.74, 9,218.61 and 1,763.22 is: 2,644.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.74 : 9,218.61 = 1,763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.74/9,218.61 = 1,763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.74x = 9,218.61 × 1,763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.74x = 16,254,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,254,437.52/6,145.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,644.83

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