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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,135.20, 9,204.50 and 3,016.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,135.20, 9,204.50 and 3,016.08 is: 4,524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,135.20 : 9,204.50 = 3,016.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,135.20/9,204.50 = 3,016.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,135.20x = 9,204.50 × 3,016.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,135.20x = 27,761,508.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,508.36/6,135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,524.96

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