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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.96, 9,227.88 and 2,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.96, 9,227.88 and 2,256.24 is: 3,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.96 : 9,227.88 = 2,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.96/9,227.88 = 2,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.96x = 9,227.88 × 2,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.96x = 20,820,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820,311.97/6,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.89

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