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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.30, 9,225.44 and 2,252.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.30, 9,225.44 and 2,252.58 is: 3,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.30 : 9,225.44 = 2,252.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.30/9,225.44 = 2,252.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.30x = 9,225.44 × 2,252.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.30x = 20,781,041.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781,041.64/6,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,378.87

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