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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.38, 9,218.09 and 2,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.38, 9,218.09 and 2,247.66 is: 3,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.38 : 9,218.09 = 2,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.38/9,218.09 = 2,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.38x = 9,218.09 × 2,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.38x = 20,719,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719,120.93/6,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.50

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