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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.94, 9,221.98 and 1,764.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.94, 9,221.98 and 1,764.39 is: 2,647.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.94 : 9,221.98 = 1,764.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.94/9,221.98 = 1,764.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.94x = 9,221.98 × 1,764.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.94x = 16,271,169.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,271,169.29/6,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.04

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