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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.55, 9,217.40 and 2,248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.55, 9,217.40 and 2,248.83 is: 3,372.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.55 : 9,217.40 = 2,248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.55/9,217.40 = 2,248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.55x = 9,217.40 × 2,248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.55x = 20,728,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,728,354.40/6,146.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.36

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