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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.47, 9,231.86 and 2,206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.47, 9,231.86 and 2,206.01 is: 3,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.47 : 9,231.86 = 2,206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.47/9,231.86 = 2,206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.47x = 9,231.86 × 2,206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.47x = 20,365,604.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,365,604.07/6,154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.08

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