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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,151.83, 9,227.02 and 1,709.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,151.83, 9,227.02 and 1,709.83 is: 2,564.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,151.83 : 9,227.02 = 1,709.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,151.83/9,227.02 = 1,709.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,151.83x = 9,227.02 × 1,709.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,151.83x = 15,776,635.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,776,635.61/6,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.54

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