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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.52, 9,230.52 and 2,691.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.52, 9,230.52 and 2,691.20 is: 4,038.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.52 : 9,230.52 = 2,691.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.52/9,230.52 = 2,691.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.52x = 9,230.52 × 2,691.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.52x = 24,841,175.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841,175.42/6,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.22

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