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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.56, 9,233.46 and 2,259

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.56, 9,233.46 and 2,259 is: 3,389.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.56 : 9,233.46 = 2,259 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.56/9,233.46 = 2,259/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.56x = 9,233.46 × 2,259
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.56x = 20,858,386.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858,386.14/6,154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.09

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