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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.97, 9,229.59 and 2,204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.97, 9,229.59 and 2,204.49 is: 3,306.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.97 : 9,229.59 = 2,204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.97/9,229.59 = 2,204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.97x = 9,229.59 × 2,204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.97x = 20,346,538.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,346,538.86/6,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.78

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