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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,150.92, 9,227.56 and 1,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,150.92, 9,227.56 and 1,991.96 is: 2,988.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,150.92 : 9,227.56 = 1,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,150.92/9,227.56 = 1,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,150.92x = 9,227.56 × 1,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,150.92x = 18,380,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,380,879.30/6,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,988.32

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