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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,153.70, 9,225.09 and 2,257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,153.70, 9,225.09 and 2,257.20 is: 3,383.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,153.70 : 9,225.09 = 2,257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,153.70/9,225.09 = 2,257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,153.70x = 9,225.09 × 2,257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,153.70x = 20,822,873.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822,873.15/6,153.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,383.80

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