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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.43, 9,231.93 and 4,502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.43, 9,231.93 and 4,502.08 is: 6,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.43 : 9,231.93 = 4,502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.43/9,231.93 = 4,502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.43x = 9,231.93 × 4,502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.43x = 41,562,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,562,864.90/6,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,757.72

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