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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.27, 9,226.68 and 3,379.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.27, 9,226.68 and 3,379.24 is: 5,068.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.27 : 9,226.68 = 3,379.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.27/9,226.68 = 3,379.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.27x = 9,226.68 × 3,379.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.27x = 31,179,166.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,179,166.12/6,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,068.74

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