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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.26, 9,223.11 and 2,200.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.26, 9,223.11 and 2,200.46 is: 3,299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.26 : 9,223.11 = 2,200.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.26/9,223.11 = 2,200.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.26x = 9,223.11 × 2,200.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.26x = 20,295,038.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,295,038.52/6,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.87

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