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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.67, 9,223.32 and 2,454

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.67, 9,223.32 and 2,454 is: 3,678.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.67 : 9,223.32 = 2,454 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.67/9,223.32 = 2,454/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.67x = 9,223.32 × 2,454
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.67x = 22,634,027.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634,027.28/6,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.73

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