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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.40, 9,223.20 and 3,684.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.40, 9,223.20 and 3,684.60 is: 5,523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.40 : 9,223.20 = 3,684.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.40/9,223.20 = 3,684.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.40x = 9,223.20 × 3,684.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.40x = 33,983,802.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,983,802.72/6,152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,523.67

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