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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,164.76, 9,247.12 and 1,547.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,164.76, 9,247.12 and 1,547.76 is: 2,321.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,164.76 : 9,247.12 = 1,547.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,164.76/9,247.12 = 1,547.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,164.76x = 9,247.12 × 1,547.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,164.76x = 14,312,322.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,312,322.45/6,164.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.63

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