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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.70, 9,230.26 and 2,257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.70, 9,230.26 and 2,257.14 is: 3,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.70 : 9,230.26 = 2,257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.70/9,230.26 = 2,257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.70x = 9,230.26 × 2,257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.70x = 20,833,989.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,833,989.06/6,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.15

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