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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.81, 9,226.25 and 1,533.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.81, 9,226.25 and 1,533.81 is: 2,300.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.81 : 9,226.25 = 1,533.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.81/9,226.25 = 1,533.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.81x = 9,226.25 × 1,533.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.81x = 14,151,314.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,151,314.51/6,150.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,300.72

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