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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.28, 9,247.94 and 1,548.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.28, 9,247.94 and 1,548.28 is: 2,322.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.28 : 9,247.94 = 1,548.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.28/9,247.94 = 1,548.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.28x = 9,247.94 × 1,548.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.28x = 14,318,410.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318,410.17/6,165.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.43

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