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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.88, 9,223.35 and 2,453

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.88, 9,223.35 and 2,453 is: 3,677.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.88 : 9,223.35 = 2,453 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.88/9,223.35 = 2,453/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.88x = 9,223.35 × 2,453
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.88x = 22,624,865.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,624,865.29/6,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.72

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