Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,463, 9,694.50 and 1,846
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 6,463, 9,694.50 and 1,846 is: 2,769
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
6,463 : 9,694.50 = 1,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
6,463/9,694.50 = 1,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
6,463x = 9,694.50 × 1,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
6,463x = 17,896,047 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 17,896,047/6,463 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,769
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