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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.55, 9,235.82 and 3,382.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.55, 9,235.82 and 3,382.56 is: 5,078.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.55 : 9,235.82 = 3,382.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.55/9,235.82 = 3,382.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.55x = 9,235.82 × 3,382.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.55x = 31,240,723.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,240,723.76/6,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,078.52

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