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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.37, 9,225.33 and 2,449.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.37, 9,225.33 and 2,449.27 is: 3,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.37 : 9,225.33 = 2,449.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.37/9,225.33 = 2,449.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.37x = 9,225.33 × 2,449.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.37x = 22,595,324.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,595,324.01/6,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.61

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