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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.38, 9,219.59 and 2,248.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.38, 9,219.59 and 2,248.66 is: 3,373.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.38 : 9,219.59 = 2,248.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.38/9,219.59 = 2,248.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.38x = 9,219.59 × 2,248.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.38x = 20,731,723.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,731,723.25/6,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,373.00

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