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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.96, 9,229.46 and 2,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.96, 9,229.46 and 2,257.36 is: 3,386.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.96 : 9,229.46 = 2,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.96/9,229.46 = 2,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.96x = 9,229.46 × 2,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.96x = 20,834,179.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,834,179.47/6,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,386.04

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