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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.70, 9,223.59 and 2,256.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.70, 9,223.59 and 2,256.20 is: 3,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.70 : 9,223.59 = 2,256.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.70/9,223.59 = 2,256.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.70x = 9,223.59 × 2,256.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.70x = 20,810,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,810,263.76/6,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,382.30

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