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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,163.26, 9,245.16 and 2,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,163.26, 9,245.16 and 2,214.51 is: 3,321.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,163.26 : 9,245.16 = 2,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,163.26/9,245.16 = 2,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,163.26x = 9,245.16 × 2,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,163.26x = 20,473,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,499.27/6,163.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.86

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