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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,154.98, 9,232.60 and 2,206.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,154.98, 9,232.60 and 2,206.50 is: 3,309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,154.98 : 9,232.60 = 2,206.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,154.98/9,232.60 = 2,206.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,154.98x = 9,232.60 × 2,206.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,154.98x = 20,371,731.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,371,731.90/6,154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.80

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