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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163, 9,244.62 and 1,546.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163, 9,244.62 and 1,546.12 is: 2,319.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163 : 9,244.62 = 1,546.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163/9,244.62 = 1,546.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163x = 9,244.62 × 1,546.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163x = 14,293,291.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293,291.87/6,163
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,319.21

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