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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.64, 9,228.67 and 2,256.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.64, 9,228.67 and 2,256.08 is: 3,384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.64 : 9,228.67 = 2,256.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.64/9,228.67 = 2,256.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.64x = 9,228.67 × 2,256.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.64x = 20,820,574.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820,574.62/6,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.56

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