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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.25, 9,219.36 and 1,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.25, 9,219.36 and 1,763.73 is: 2,645.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.25 : 9,219.36 = 1,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.25/9,219.36 = 1,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.25x = 9,219.36 × 1,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.25x = 16,260,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,260,461.81/6,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.59

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