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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.68, 9,226.08 and 2,253.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.68, 9,226.08 and 2,253.60 is: 3,379.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.68 : 9,226.08 = 2,253.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.68/9,226.08 = 2,253.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.68x = 9,226.08 × 2,253.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.68x = 20,791,893.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,791,893.89/6,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,379.87

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