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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.02, 9,231.27 and 2,691.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.02, 9,231.27 and 2,691.70 is: 4,038.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.02 : 9,231.27 = 2,691.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.02/9,231.27 = 2,691.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.02x = 9,231.27 × 2,691.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.02x = 24,847,809.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,847,809.46/6,152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.97

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