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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.96, 9,223.84 and 1,766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.96, 9,223.84 and 1,766.38 is: 2,649.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.96 : 9,223.84 = 1,766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.96/9,223.84 = 1,766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.96x = 9,223.84 × 1,766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.96x = 16,292,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,292,806.50/6,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.25

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