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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.08, 9,220.74 and 1,764.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.08, 9,220.74 and 1,764.56 is: 2,646.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.08 : 9,220.74 = 1,764.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.08/9,220.74 = 1,764.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.08x = 9,220.74 × 1,764.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.08x = 16,270,548.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,270,548.97/6,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,646.44

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