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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.62, 9,221.30 and 1,763.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.62, 9,221.30 and 1,763.74 is: 2,646.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.62 : 9,221.30 = 1,763.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.62/9,221.30 = 1,763.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.62x = 9,221.30 × 1,763.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.62x = 16,263,975.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,263,975.66/6,146.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.00

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