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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.14, 9,226.98 and 2,253.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.14, 9,226.98 and 2,253.42 is: 3,380.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.14 : 9,226.98 = 2,253.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.14/9,226.98 = 2,253.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.14x = 9,226.98 × 2,253.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.14x = 20,792,261.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,792,261.27/6,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.23

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