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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.62, 9,146.82 and 2,148.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.62, 9,146.82 and 2,148.39 is: 3,222.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.62 : 9,146.82 = 2,148.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.62/9,146.82 = 2,148.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.62x = 9,146.82 × 2,148.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.62x = 19,650,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,650,936.62/6,097.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.72

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