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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.43, 9,221.02 and 2,448.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.43, 9,221.02 and 2,448.57 is: 3,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.43 : 9,221.02 = 2,448.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.43/9,221.02 = 2,448.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.43x = 9,221.02 × 2,448.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.43x = 22,578,355.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,578,355.17/6,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.41

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