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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.33, 9,218.51 and 2,252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.33, 9,218.51 and 2,252.82 is: 3,377.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.33 : 9,218.51 = 2,252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.33/9,218.51 = 2,252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.33x = 9,218.51 × 2,252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.33x = 20,767,643.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,767,643.70/6,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.22

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