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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.36, 9,228.81 and 3,032.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.36, 9,228.81 and 3,032.30 is: 4,549.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.36 : 9,228.81 = 3,032.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.36/9,228.81 = 3,032.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.36x = 9,228.81 × 3,032.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.36x = 27,984,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,984,520.56/6,151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.32

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