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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.66, 9,227.54 and 1,768.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.66, 9,227.54 and 1,768.02 is: 2,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.66 : 9,227.54 = 1,768.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.66/9,227.54 = 1,768.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.66x = 9,227.54 × 1,768.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.66x = 16,314,475.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314,475.27/6,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,652.48

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