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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.13, 9,217.71 and 2,247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.13, 9,217.71 and 2,247.41 is: 3,371.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.13 : 9,217.71 = 2,247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.13/9,217.71 = 2,247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.13x = 9,217.71 × 2,247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.13x = 20,715,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,973.63/6,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.12

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