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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.01, 9,227.52 and 3,031.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.01, 9,227.52 and 3,031.16 is: 4,547.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.01 : 9,227.52 = 3,031.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.01/9,227.52 = 3,031.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.01x = 9,227.52 × 3,031.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.01x = 27,970,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,970,043.39/6,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.23

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