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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,155.77, 9,233.35 and 2,259.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,155.77, 9,233.35 and 2,259.88 is: 3,389.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,155.77 : 9,233.35 = 2,259.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,155.77/9,233.35 = 2,259.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,155.77x = 9,233.35 × 2,259.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,155.77x = 20,866,263.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,866,263.00/6,155.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,389.71

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