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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.20, 9,218.70 and 2,450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.20, 9,218.70 and 2,450.78 is: 3,673.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.20 : 9,218.70 = 2,450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.20/9,218.70 = 2,450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.20x = 9,218.70 × 2,450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.20x = 22,593,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,593,005.59/6,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.54

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