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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.35, 9,230.58 and 2,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.35, 9,230.58 and 2,454.68 is: 3,682.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.35 : 9,230.58 = 2,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.35/9,230.58 = 2,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.35x = 9,230.58 × 2,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.35x = 22,658,073.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,658,073.96/6,153.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.24

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