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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.92, 9,220.50 and 1,763.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.92, 9,220.50 and 1,763.64 is: 2,645.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.92 : 9,220.50 = 1,763.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.92/9,220.50 = 1,763.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.92x = 9,220.50 × 1,763.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.92x = 16,261,642.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,642.62/6,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.92

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