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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.32, 9,225.51 and 1,533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.32, 9,225.51 and 1,533.32 is: 2,299.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.32 : 9,225.51 = 1,533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.32/9,225.51 = 1,533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.32x = 9,225.51 × 1,533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.32x = 14,145,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,145,605.20/6,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,299.98

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