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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.22, 9,216.17 and 2,247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.22, 9,216.17 and 2,247.63 is: 3,371.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.22 : 9,216.17 = 2,247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.22/9,216.17 = 2,247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.22x = 9,216.17 × 2,247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.22x = 20,714,540.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,540.18/6,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.94

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