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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.15, 9,217.41 and 2,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.15, 9,217.41 and 2,249.25 is: 3,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.15 : 9,217.41 = 2,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.15/9,217.41 = 2,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.15x = 9,217.41 × 2,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.15x = 20,732,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,732,259.44/6,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.76

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