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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,144.63, 9,217.55 and 2,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,144.63, 9,217.55 and 2,446 is: 3,669.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,144.63 : 9,217.55 = 2,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,144.63/9,217.55 = 2,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,144.63x = 9,217.55 × 2,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,144.63x = 22,546,127.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,546,127.30/6,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,669.24

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