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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.50, 9,246.75 and 1,547.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.50, 9,246.75 and 1,547.50 is: 2,321.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.50 : 9,246.75 = 1,547.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.50/9,246.75 = 1,547.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.50x = 9,246.75 × 1,547.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.50x = 14,309,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,309,345.63/6,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.25

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