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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,145.62, 9,217.50 and 2,250.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,145.62, 9,217.50 and 2,250.02 is: 3,374.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,145.62 : 9,217.50 = 2,250.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,145.62/9,217.50 = 2,250.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,145.62x = 9,217.50 × 2,250.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,145.62x = 20,739,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,739,559.35/6,145.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.69

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