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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.10, 9,220.98 and 2,452.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.10, 9,220.98 and 2,452.44 is: 3,676.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.10 : 9,220.98 = 2,452.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.10/9,220.98 = 2,452.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.10x = 9,220.98 × 2,452.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.10x = 22,613,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,613,867.94/6,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.39

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