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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,156.90, 9,233.55 and 2,457.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,156.90, 9,233.55 and 2,457.90 is: 3,686.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,156.90 : 9,233.55 = 2,457.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,156.90/9,233.55 = 2,457.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,156.90x = 9,233.55 × 2,457.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,156.90x = 22,695,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,695,142.55/6,156.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,686.13

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