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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.80, 9,220.26 and 1,763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.80, 9,220.26 and 1,763.52 is: 2,645.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.80 : 9,220.26 = 1,763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.80/9,220.26 = 1,763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.80x = 9,220.26 × 1,763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.80x = 16,260,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,112.92/6,145.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.73

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