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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.82, 9,227.76 and 1,534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.82, 9,227.76 and 1,534.82 is: 2,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.82 : 9,227.76 = 1,534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.82/9,227.76 = 1,534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.82x = 9,227.76 × 1,534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.82x = 14,162,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,162,950.60/6,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,302.24

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