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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.11, 9,216.77 and 2,453.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.11, 9,216.77 and 2,453.43 is: 3,677.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.11 : 9,216.77 = 2,453.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.11/9,216.77 = 2,453.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.11x = 9,216.77 × 2,453.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.11x = 22,612,687.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,612,687.75/6,148.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.99

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