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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.36, 9,225.40 and 2,253.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.36, 9,225.40 and 2,253.80 is: 3,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.36 : 9,225.40 = 2,253.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.36/9,225.40 = 2,253.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.36x = 9,225.40 × 2,253.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.36x = 20,792,206.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,206.52/6,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.20

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