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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.50, 9,222.02 and 2,447.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.50, 9,222.02 and 2,447.21 is: 3,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.50 : 9,222.02 = 2,447.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.50/9,222.02 = 2,447.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.50x = 9,222.02 × 2,447.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.50x = 22,568,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,239.56/6,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.32

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