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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.41, 9,220.93 and 2,199.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.41, 9,220.93 and 2,199.15 is: 3,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.41 : 9,220.93 = 2,199.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.41/9,220.93 = 2,199.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.41x = 9,220.93 × 2,199.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.41x = 20,278,202.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,278,202.71/6,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,297.59

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