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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.60, 9,222.93 and 2,452.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.60, 9,222.93 and 2,452.72 is: 3,677.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.60 : 9,222.93 = 2,452.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.60/9,222.93 = 2,452.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.60x = 9,222.93 × 2,452.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.60x = 22,621,229.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,229.55/6,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.29

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