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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.78, 9,225.50 and 2,201.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.78, 9,225.50 and 2,201.90 is: 3,302.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.78 : 9,225.50 = 2,201.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.78/9,225.50 = 2,201.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.78x = 9,225.50 × 2,201.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.78x = 20,313,571.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,313,571.31/6,150.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,302.60

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