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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,408.03, 9,612.11 and 2,248.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,408.03, 9,612.11 and 2,248.14 is: 3,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,408.03 : 9,612.11 = 2,248.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,408.03/9,612.11 = 2,248.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,408.03x = 9,612.11 × 2,248.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,408.03x = 21,609,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,609,368.98/6,408.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,372.23

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