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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.86, 9,217.47 and 2,251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.86, 9,217.47 and 2,251.76 is: 3,376.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.86 : 9,217.47 = 2,251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.86/9,217.47 = 2,251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.86x = 9,217.47 × 2,251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.86x = 20,755,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,755,530.25/6,147.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.06

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