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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.72, 9,221.24 and 2,448.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.72, 9,221.24 and 2,448.92 is: 3,670.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.72 : 9,221.24 = 2,448.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.72/9,221.24 = 2,448.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.72x = 9,221.24 × 2,448.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.72x = 22,582,079.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,582,079.06/6,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.86

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