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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.64, 9,219.66 and 2,250.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.64, 9,219.66 and 2,250.75 is: 3,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.64 : 9,219.66 = 2,250.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.64/9,219.66 = 2,250.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.64x = 9,219.66 × 2,250.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.64x = 20,751,149.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751,149.75/6,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.02

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