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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.44, 9,212.88 and 2,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.44, 9,212.88 and 2,249.04 is: 3,371.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.44 : 9,212.88 = 2,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.44/9,212.88 = 2,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.44x = 9,212.88 × 2,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.44x = 20,720,135.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,720,135.64/6,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.63

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