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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.43, 9,233.93 and 2,259.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.43, 9,233.93 and 2,259.27 is: 3,389.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.43 : 9,233.93 = 2,259.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.43/9,233.93 = 2,259.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.43x = 9,233.93 × 2,259.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.43x = 20,861,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,861,929.73/6,155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.19

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