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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.08, 9,218.14 and 2,252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.08, 9,218.14 and 2,252.57 is: 3,376.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.08 : 9,218.14 = 2,252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.08/9,218.14 = 2,252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.08x = 9,218.14 × 2,252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.08x = 20,764,523.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,764,523.03/6,149.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,376.85

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