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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.04, 9,217.56 and 2,197.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.04, 9,217.56 and 2,197.10 is: 3,295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.04 : 9,217.56 = 2,197.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.04/9,217.56 = 2,197.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.04x = 9,217.56 × 2,197.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.04x = 20,251,901.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251,901.08/6,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,295.65

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