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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,165.36, 9,247.68 and 1,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,165.36, 9,247.68 and 1,548 is: 2,321.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,165.36 : 9,247.68 = 1,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,165.36/9,247.68 = 1,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,165.36x = 9,247.68 × 1,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,165.36x = 14,315,408.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,315,408.64/6,165.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.91

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