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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.58, 9,221.89 and 2,255.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.58, 9,221.89 and 2,255.08 is: 3,380.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.58 : 9,221.89 = 2,255.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.58/9,221.89 = 2,255.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.58x = 9,221.89 × 2,255.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.58x = 20,796,042.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796,042.32/6,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.60

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