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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.40, 9,227.16 and 2,452.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.40, 9,227.16 and 2,452.62 is: 3,679.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.40 : 9,227.16 = 2,452.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.40/9,227.16 = 2,452.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.40x = 9,227.16 × 2,452.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.40x = 22,630,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,630,717.16/6,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.55

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