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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,146.94, 9,217.53 and 2,248.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,146.94, 9,217.53 and 2,248.62 is: 3,371.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,146.94 : 9,217.53 = 2,248.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,146.94/9,217.53 = 2,248.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,146.94x = 9,217.53 × 2,248.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,146.94x = 20,726,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,726,722.31/6,146.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,371.88

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