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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.36, 9,218.88 and 2,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.36, 9,218.88 and 2,450.52 is: 3,674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.36 : 9,218.88 = 2,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.36/9,218.88 = 2,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.36x = 9,218.88 × 2,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.36x = 22,591,049.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,591,049.82/6,147.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.92

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