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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.82, 9,226.77 and 2,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.82, 9,226.77 and 2,258.33 is: 3,385.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.82 : 9,226.77 = 2,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.82/9,226.77 = 2,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.82x = 9,226.77 × 2,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.82x = 20,837,091.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,837,091.49/6,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,385.49

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