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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.39, 9,225.64 and 1,767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.39, 9,225.64 and 1,767.85 is: 2,651.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.39 : 9,225.64 = 1,767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.39/9,225.64 = 1,767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.39x = 9,225.64 × 1,767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.39x = 16,309,526.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,309,526.82/6,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.79

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