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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.20, 9,228.33 and 2,256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.20, 9,228.33 and 2,256.61 is: 3,384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.20 : 9,228.33 = 2,256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.20/9,228.33 = 2,256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.20x = 9,228.33 × 2,256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.20x = 20,824,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,824,735.99/6,152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.92

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