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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.02, 9,217.62 and 2,249.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.02, 9,217.62 and 2,249.40 is: 3,374.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.02 : 9,217.62 = 2,249.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.02/9,217.62 = 2,249.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.02x = 9,217.62 × 2,249.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.02x = 20,734,114.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,114.43/6,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.13

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