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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.76, 9,219.22 and 2,250.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.76, 9,219.22 and 2,250.25 is: 3,375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.76 : 9,219.22 = 2,250.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.76/9,219.22 = 2,250.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.76x = 9,219.22 × 2,250.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.76x = 20,745,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,745,549.81/6,146.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.04

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