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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.78, 9,225.36 and 2,046.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.78, 9,225.36 and 2,046.78 is: 3,069.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.78 : 9,225.36 = 2,046.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.78/9,225.36 = 2,046.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.78x = 9,225.36 × 2,046.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.78x = 18,882,282.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,882,282.34/6,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.90

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