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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.38, 9,225.56 and 1,533.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.38, 9,225.56 and 1,533.38 is: 2,300.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.38 : 9,225.56 = 1,533.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.38/9,225.56 = 1,533.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.38x = 9,225.56 × 1,533.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.38x = 14,146,246.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,146,246.90/6,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.06

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