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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,147.78, 9,224.37 and 2,253.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,147.78, 9,224.37 and 2,253.30 is: 3,380.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,147.78 : 9,224.37 = 2,253.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,147.78/9,224.37 = 2,253.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,147.78x = 9,224.37 × 2,253.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,147.78x = 20,785,272.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,272.92/6,147.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.94

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