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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.23, 9,216.24 and 2,247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.23, 9,216.24 and 2,247.64 is: 3,371.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.23 : 9,216.24 = 2,247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.23/9,216.24 = 2,247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.23x = 9,216.24 × 2,247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.23x = 20,714,789.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,789.67/6,143.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.97

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