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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.08, 9,222.26 and 1,765.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.08, 9,222.26 and 1,765.56 is: 2,647.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.08 : 9,222.26 = 1,765.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.08/9,222.26 = 1,765.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.08x = 9,222.26 × 1,765.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.08x = 16,282,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,282,453.37/6,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,647.95

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