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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,157.80, 9,237.24 and 2,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,157.80, 9,237.24 and 2,262.24 is: 3,393.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,157.80 : 9,237.24 = 2,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,157.80/9,237.24 = 2,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,157.80x = 9,237.24 × 2,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,157.80x = 20,896,853.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,896,853.82/6,157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,393.56

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