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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.51, 9,221.70 and 2,198.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.51, 9,221.70 and 2,198.90 is: 3,297.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.51 : 9,221.70 = 2,198.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.51/9,221.70 = 2,198.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.51x = 9,221.70 × 2,198.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.51x = 20,277,563.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,277,563.19/6,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.97

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