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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.44, 9,229.16 and 2,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.44, 9,229.16 and 2,203.96 is: 3,305.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.44 : 9,229.16 = 2,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.44/9,229.16 = 2,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.44x = 9,229.16 × 2,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.44x = 20,340,716.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,340,716.52/6,153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.59

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