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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.07, 9,213.66 and 2,246.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.07, 9,213.66 and 2,246.57 is: 3,369.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.07 : 9,213.66 = 2,246.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.07/9,213.66 = 2,246.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.07x = 9,213.66 × 2,246.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.07x = 20,699,074.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,699,074.85/6,143.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.50

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