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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.28, 9,228.12 and 2,255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.28, 9,228.12 and 2,255.80 is: 3,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.28 : 9,228.12 = 2,255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.28/9,228.12 = 2,255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.28x = 9,228.12 × 2,255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.28x = 20,816,793.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,816,793.10/6,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.69

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