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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.60, 9,225.90 and 3,817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.60, 9,225.90 and 3,817.80 is: 5,726.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.60 : 9,225.90 = 3,817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.60/9,225.90 = 3,817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.60x = 9,225.90 × 3,817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.60x = 35,222,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,222,641.02/6,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,726.70

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