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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.45, 9,212.85 and 2,246.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.45, 9,212.85 and 2,246.70 is: 3,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.45 : 9,212.85 = 2,246.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.45/9,212.85 = 2,246.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.45x = 9,212.85 × 2,246.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.45x = 20,698,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,698,510.10/6,141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.30

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