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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,414, 9,622.62 and 1,797

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,414, 9,622.62 and 1,797 is: 2,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,414 : 9,622.62 = 1,797 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,414/9,622.62 = 1,797/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,414x = 9,622.62 × 1,797
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,414x = 17,291,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,291,848.14/6,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,695.95

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