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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.56, 9,223.44 and 2,251.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.56, 9,223.44 and 2,251.24 is: 3,378.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.56 : 9,223.44 = 2,251.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.56/9,223.44 = 2,251.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.56x = 9,223.44 × 2,251.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.56x = 20,764,177.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,177.07/6,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.18

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