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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.93, 9,229.96 and 2,257.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.93, 9,229.96 and 2,257.21 is: 3,384.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.93 : 9,229.96 = 2,257.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.93/9,229.96 = 2,257.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.93x = 9,229.96 × 2,257.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.93x = 20,833,900.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,833,900.58/6,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.92

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