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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.68, 9,228.34 and 3,687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.68, 9,228.34 and 3,687.28 is: 5,532.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.68 : 9,228.34 = 3,687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.68/9,228.34 = 3,687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.68x = 9,228.34 × 3,687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.68x = 34,027,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027,473.52/6,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,532.31

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