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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.44, 9,244.88 and 1,779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.44, 9,244.88 and 1,779.94 is: 2,670.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.44 : 9,244.88 = 1,779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.44/9,244.88 = 1,779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.44x = 9,244.88 × 1,779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.44x = 16,455,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455,276.58/6,162.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.25

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