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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.40, 9,214.20 and 2,195.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.40, 9,214.20 and 2,195.76 is: 3,291.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.40 : 9,214.20 = 2,195.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.40/9,214.20 = 2,195.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.40x = 9,214.20 × 2,195.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.40x = 20,232,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,232,171.79/6,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,291.71

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