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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.86, 9,218.97 and 2,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.86, 9,218.97 and 2,252.76 is: 3,377.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.86 : 9,218.97 = 2,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.86/9,218.97 = 2,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.86x = 9,218.97 × 2,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.86x = 20,768,126.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768,126.86/6,148.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.56

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