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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.72, 9,229.23 and 2,204.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.72, 9,229.23 and 2,204.25 is: 3,306.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.72 : 9,229.23 = 2,204.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.72/9,229.23 = 2,204.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.72x = 9,229.23 × 2,204.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.72x = 20,343,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,343,519.21/6,152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.43

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