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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,141.75, 9,212.73 and 2,246.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,141.75, 9,212.73 and 2,246.13 is: 3,369.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,141.75 : 9,212.73 = 2,246.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,141.75/9,212.73 = 2,246.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,141.75x = 9,212.73 × 2,246.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,141.75x = 20,692,989.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,692,989.23/6,141.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.23

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