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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.14, 9,212.18 and 2,248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.14, 9,212.18 and 2,248.64 is: 3,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.14 : 9,212.18 = 2,248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.14/9,212.18 = 2,248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.14x = 9,212.18 × 2,248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.14x = 20,714,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,714,819.13/6,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.93

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