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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.94, 9,220.68 and 1,764.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.94, 9,220.68 and 1,764.48 is: 2,646.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.94 : 9,220.68 = 1,764.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.94/9,220.68 = 1,764.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.94x = 9,220.68 × 1,764.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.94x = 16,269,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,269,705.45/6,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.80

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