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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.06, 9,212.22 and 2,246.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.06, 9,212.22 and 2,246.58 is: 3,370.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.06 : 9,212.22 = 2,246.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.06/9,212.22 = 2,246.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.06x = 9,212.22 × 2,246.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.06x = 20,695,989.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,695,989.21/6,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.10

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