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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.51, 9,219.76 and 2,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.51, 9,219.76 and 2,251.22 is: 3,376.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.51 : 9,219.76 = 2,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.51/9,219.76 = 2,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.51x = 9,219.76 × 2,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.51x = 20,755,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,656.38/6,146.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.82

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