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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.16, 9,227.43 and 2,255.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.16, 9,227.43 and 2,255.58 is: 3,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.16 : 9,227.43 = 2,255.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.16/9,227.43 = 2,255.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.16x = 9,227.43 × 2,255.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.16x = 20,813,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813,206.56/6,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.62

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