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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.63, 9,222.97 and 2,452.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.63, 9,222.97 and 2,452.75 is: 3,677.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.63 : 9,222.97 = 2,452.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.63/9,222.97 = 2,452.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.63x = 9,222.97 × 2,452.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.63x = 22,621,616.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,621,616.61/6,151.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.34

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