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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.22, 9,223.68 and 1,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.22, 9,223.68 and 1,766.70 is: 2,650.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.22 : 9,223.68 = 1,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.22/9,223.68 = 1,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.22x = 9,223.68 × 1,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.22x = 16,295,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295,475.46/6,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.01

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