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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.65, 9,230.24 and 1,993.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.65, 9,230.24 and 1,993.70 is: 2,990.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.65 : 9,230.24 = 1,993.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.65/9,230.24 = 1,993.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.65x = 9,230.24 × 1,993.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.65x = 18,402,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,402,329.49/6,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,990.96

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