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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.73, 9,213.49 and 2,248.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.73, 9,213.49 and 2,248.39 is: 3,369.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.73 : 9,213.49 = 2,248.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.73/9,213.49 = 2,248.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.73x = 9,213.49 × 2,248.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.73x = 20,715,518.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,715,518.78/6,147.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.62

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