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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,309.78, 9,464.70 and 2,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,309.78, 9,464.70 and 2,150.22 is: 3,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,309.78 : 9,464.70 = 2,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,309.78/9,464.70 = 2,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,309.78x = 9,464.70 × 2,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,309.78x = 20,351,187.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,351,187.23/6,309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.34

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