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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,149.63, 9,224.45 and 2,253.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,149.63, 9,224.45 and 2,253.14 is: 3,379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,149.63 : 9,224.45 = 2,253.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,149.63/9,224.45 = 2,253.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,149.63x = 9,224.45 × 2,253.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,149.63x = 20,783,977.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,783,977.27/6,149.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.71

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