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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.98, 9,243.84 and 1,545.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.98, 9,243.84 and 1,545.98 is: 2,318.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.98 : 9,243.84 = 1,545.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.98/9,243.84 = 1,545.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.98x = 9,243.84 × 1,545.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.98x = 14,290,791.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,290,791.76/6,162.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,318.81

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