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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,545.22, 9,817.68 and 1,614.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,545.22, 9,817.68 and 1,614.90 is: 2,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,545.22 : 9,817.68 = 1,614.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,545.22/9,817.68 = 1,614.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,545.22x = 9,817.68 × 1,614.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,545.22x = 15,854,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,854,575.47/6,545.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.31

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