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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.49, 9,228.56 and 1,710.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.49, 9,228.56 and 1,710.14 is: 2,565.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.49 : 9,228.56 = 1,710.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.49/9,228.56 = 1,710.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.49x = 9,228.56 × 1,710.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.49x = 15,782,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782,074.90/6,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,565.15

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