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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.32, 9,221.22 and 3,375.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.32, 9,221.22 and 3,375.72 is: 5,060.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.32 : 9,221.22 = 3,375.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.32/9,221.22 = 3,375.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.32x = 9,221.22 × 3,375.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.32x = 31,128,256.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,128,256.78/6,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.42

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