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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.20, 9,222.82 and 2,255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.20, 9,222.82 and 2,255.70 is: 3,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.20 : 9,222.82 = 2,255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.20/9,222.82 = 2,255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.20x = 9,222.82 × 2,255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.20x = 20,803,915.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,803,915.07/6,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.54

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