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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.54, 9,219.42 and 1,763.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.54, 9,219.42 and 1,763.82 is: 2,645.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.54 : 9,219.42 = 1,763.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.54/9,219.42 = 1,763.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.54x = 9,219.42 × 1,763.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.54x = 16,261,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,261,397.38/6,147.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,645.19

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