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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.23, 9,228.43 and 2,459.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.23, 9,228.43 and 2,459.67 is: 3,690.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.23 : 9,228.43 = 2,459.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.23/9,228.43 = 2,459.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.23x = 9,228.43 × 2,459.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.23x = 22,698,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,698,860.89/6,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.73

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