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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.80, 9,223.92 and 2,252.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.80, 9,223.92 and 2,252.34 is: 3,378.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.80 : 9,223.92 = 2,252.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.80/9,223.92 = 2,252.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.80x = 9,223.92 × 2,252.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.80x = 20,775,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,775,403.97/6,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.77

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