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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.94, 9,223.44 and 2,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.94, 9,223.44 and 2,453.06 is: 3,677.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.94 : 9,223.44 = 2,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.94/9,223.44 = 2,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.94x = 9,223.44 × 2,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.94x = 22,625,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,625,651.73/6,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.81

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