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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.01, 9,220.51 and 2,251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.01, 9,220.51 and 2,251.72 is: 3,377.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.01 : 9,220.51 = 2,251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.01/9,220.51 = 2,251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.01x = 9,220.51 × 2,251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.01x = 20,761,960.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,761,960.67/6,147.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.57

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