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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,152.67, 9,228.06 and 3,031.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,152.67, 9,228.06 and 3,031.81 is: 4,547.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,152.67 : 9,228.06 = 3,031.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,152.67/9,228.06 = 3,031.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,152.67x = 9,228.06 × 3,031.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,152.67x = 27,977,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977,701.52/6,152.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,547.25

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