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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.42, 9,216.53 and 2,247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.42, 9,216.53 and 2,247.83 is: 3,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.42 : 9,216.53 = 2,247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.42/9,216.53 = 2,247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.42x = 9,216.53 × 2,247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.42x = 20,717,158.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,717,158.35/6,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.25

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