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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.58, 9,228.54 and 1,769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.58, 9,228.54 and 1,769.86 is: 2,654.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.58 : 9,228.54 = 1,769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.58/9,228.54 = 1,769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.58x = 9,228.54 × 1,769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.58x = 16,333,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,333,223.80/6,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,654.70

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