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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.60, 9,229.38 and 3,034.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.60, 9,229.38 and 3,034.28 is: 4,551.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.60 : 9,229.38 = 3,034.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.60/9,229.38 = 3,034.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.60x = 9,229.38 × 3,034.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.60x = 28,004,523.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,004,523.15/6,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,551.66

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