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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.08, 9,231.36 and 4,700.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.08, 9,231.36 and 4,700.56 is: 7,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.08 : 9,231.36 = 4,700.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.08/9,231.36 = 4,700.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.08x = 9,231.36 × 4,700.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.08x = 43,392,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,392,561.56/6,152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.32

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