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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.23, 9,220.96 and 1,766.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.23, 9,220.96 and 1,766.04 is: 2,648.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.23 : 9,220.96 = 1,766.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.23/9,220.96 = 1,766.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.23x = 9,220.96 × 1,766.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.23x = 16,284,584.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284,584.20/6,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,648.66

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