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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.06, 9,217.26 and 2,249.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.06, 9,217.26 and 2,249.54 is: 3,373.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.06 : 9,217.26 = 2,249.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.06/9,217.26 = 2,249.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.06x = 9,217.26 × 2,249.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.06x = 20,734,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,734,595.06/6,146.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.64

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