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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.15, 9,221.49 and 1,764.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.15, 9,221.49 and 1,764.69 is: 2,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.15 : 9,221.49 = 1,764.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.15/9,221.49 = 1,764.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.15x = 9,221.49 × 1,764.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.15x = 16,273,071.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,273,071.19/6,147.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.25

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