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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.87, 9,226.28 and 2,403.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.87, 9,226.28 and 2,403.03 is: 3,604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.87 : 9,226.28 = 2,403.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.87/9,226.28 = 2,403.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.87x = 9,226.28 × 2,403.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.87x = 22,171,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171,027.63/6,150.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.54

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