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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.06, 9,218.52 and 2,248.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.06, 9,218.52 and 2,248.60 is: 3,373.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.06 : 9,218.52 = 2,248.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.06/9,218.52 = 2,248.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.06x = 9,218.52 × 2,248.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.06x = 20,728,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728,764.07/6,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.24

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