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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,148.84, 9,224.54 and 2,253.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,148.84, 9,224.54 and 2,253.32 is: 3,380.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,148.84 : 9,224.54 = 2,253.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,148.84/9,224.54 = 2,253.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,148.84x = 9,224.54 × 2,253.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,148.84x = 20,785,840.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,785,840.47/6,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.45

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