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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.67, 9,226.73 and 2,453.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.67, 9,226.73 and 2,453.79 is: 3,679.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.67 : 9,226.73 = 2,453.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.67/9,226.73 = 2,453.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.67x = 9,226.73 × 2,453.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.67x = 22,640,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,640,445.54/6,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,679.78

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