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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.52, 9,239.96 and 2,262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.52, 9,239.96 and 2,262.32 is: 3,394.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.52 : 9,239.96 = 2,262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.52/9,239.96 = 2,262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.52x = 9,239.96 × 2,262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.52x = 20,903,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903,746.31/6,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.83

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