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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.63, 9,222.03 and 2,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.63, 9,222.03 and 2,252.34 is: 3,378.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.63 : 9,222.03 = 2,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.63/9,222.03 = 2,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.63x = 9,222.03 × 2,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.63x = 20,771,147.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,771,147.05/6,147.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.72

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