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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.32, 9,223.02 and 2,255.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.32, 9,223.02 and 2,255.83 is: 3,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.32 : 9,223.02 = 2,255.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.32/9,223.02 = 2,255.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.32x = 9,223.02 × 2,255.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.32x = 20,805,565.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,805,565.21/6,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,381.74

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