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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.29, 9,221.87 and 2,449.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.29, 9,221.87 and 2,449.53 is: 3,674.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.29 : 9,221.87 = 2,449.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.29/9,221.87 = 2,449.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.29x = 9,221.87 × 2,449.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.29x = 22,589,234.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,589,234.97/6,148.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.07

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