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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.12, 9,224.40 and 2,254.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.12, 9,224.40 and 2,254.20 is: 3,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.12 : 9,224.40 = 2,254.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.12/9,224.40 = 2,254.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.12x = 9,224.40 × 2,254.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.12x = 20,793,642.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,793,642.48/6,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.01

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