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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.38, 9,216.45 and 2,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.38, 9,216.45 and 2,247.75 is: 3,372.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.38 : 9,216.45 = 2,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.38/9,216.45 = 2,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.38x = 9,216.45 × 2,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.38x = 20,716,275.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,716,275.49/6,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.13

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