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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.36, 9,216.72 and 2,251.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.36, 9,216.72 and 2,251.26 is: 3,375.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.36 : 9,216.72 = 2,251.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.36/9,216.72 = 2,251.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.36x = 9,216.72 × 2,251.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.36x = 20,749,233.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,749,233.07/6,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.31

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