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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.19, 9,215.68 and 2,446.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.19, 9,215.68 and 2,446.41 is: 3,668.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.19 : 9,215.68 = 2,446.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.19/9,215.68 = 2,446.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.19x = 9,215.68 × 2,446.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.19x = 22,545,331.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,545,331.71/6,145.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.78

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