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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.40, 9,220.18 and 2,447.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.40, 9,220.18 and 2,447.78 is: 3,671.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.40 : 9,220.18 = 2,447.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.40/9,220.18 = 2,447.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.40x = 9,220.18 × 2,447.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.40x = 22,568,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,568,972.20/6,146.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.90

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