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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.73, 9,226.23 and 2,255.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.73, 9,226.23 and 2,255.14 is: 3,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.73 : 9,226.23 = 2,255.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.73/9,226.23 = 2,255.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.73x = 9,226.23 × 2,255.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.73x = 20,806,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,806,440.32/6,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.76

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