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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.34, 9,222.39 and 1,767.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.34, 9,222.39 and 1,767.06 is: 2,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.34 : 9,222.39 = 1,767.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.34/9,222.39 = 1,767.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.34x = 9,222.39 × 1,767.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.34x = 16,296,516.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,296,516.47/6,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,650.12

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