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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.54, 9,228.52 and 3,228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.54, 9,228.52 and 3,228.14 is: 4,843.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.54 : 9,228.52 = 3,228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.54/9,228.52 = 3,228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.54x = 9,228.52 × 3,228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.54x = 29,790,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790,954.55/6,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.63

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