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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.38, 9,218.88 and 2,448.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.38, 9,218.88 and 2,448.62 is: 3,672.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.38 : 9,218.88 = 2,448.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.38/9,218.88 = 2,448.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.38x = 9,218.88 × 2,448.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.38x = 22,573,487.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,487.85/6,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,672.05

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