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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.60 and 2,452.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.24, 9,225.60 and 2,452.80 is: 3,679.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.24 : 9,225.60 = 2,452.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.24/9,225.60 = 2,452.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.24x = 9,225.60 × 2,452.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.24x = 22,628,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628,551.68/6,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.30

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