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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,143.78, 9,214.29 and 2,445.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,143.78, 9,214.29 and 2,445.01 is: 3,666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,143.78 : 9,214.29 = 2,445.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,143.78/9,214.29 = 2,445.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,143.78x = 9,214.29 × 2,445.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,143.78x = 22,529,008.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,529,008.16/6,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,666.96

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